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    We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a bellyfull of words and do not know a thing. The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of education. -Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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They teach in academies far too many things, and far too much that is useless.

They teach in academies far too many things, and far too much that is useless.

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Of course everybody likes and respects self-made men. It is a
great deal better to be made in that read more

Of course everybody likes and respects self-made men. It is a
great deal better to be made in that way than not to be made at
all.

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Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.

Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.

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Too often students are given answers to remember, rather than problems to solve

Too often students are given answers to remember, rather than problems to solve

by Roger Lewin Found in: Education Quotes,
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People say Malala\'s voice is being sold to the world. But I see it as Malala\'s voice reaching the world read more

People say Malala\'s voice is being sold to the world. But I see it as Malala\'s voice reaching the world and resonating globally. You should think about what is behind Malala\'s voice. What is she saying? I am only talking about education, women\'s rights, and peace.

by Malala Yousafzai Found in: Education Quotes,
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If you have both feet planted on level ground, then the university has failed you. -Robert F. Goheen.

If you have both feet planted on level ground, then the university has failed you. -Robert F. Goheen.

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Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Education Quotes,
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Not with whom you are born, but with whom you are bred.
[Sp., No con quien naces, sino con read more

Not with whom you are born, but with whom you are bred.
[Sp., No con quien naces, sino con quien paces.]

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A good teacher is a determined person.

A good teacher is a determined person.

by Gilbert Highet Found in: Education Quotes,
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