William Edward Hickson (1803–70) was a British educational writer, editor, and social reformer known for advancing elementary education and legislative reform. He popularized the proverb “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.”
Born in London, he was the son of a boot and shoe manufacturer. He studied in the Netherlands and Germany before retiring from his family business in 1840 to focus on philanthropy, particularly education. As editor and proprietor of The Westminster Review (1840–52,) he advocated legislative reform and popular education. He also revised the British national anthem and promoted moral discipline in schools.
Hickson authored several influential works on education and music. His notable publications include The Singing Master (1836,) promoting music education; Dutch and German Schools (1840,) comparing European educational systems; Part Singing (1842,) emphasizing choral instruction; and Time and Faith (1857,) a two-volume work exploring religious and philosophical themes.
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.
—William Edward Hickson
Topics: Resolve, Endurance, Trying, Effort, Try, Perseverance
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