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Certainly the prolonged education indispensable to the progress of society is not natural to mankind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Continuous education is essential for societal progress, though it is not an inherent trait of humanity.
Winston Churchill highlights the crucial role of prolonged education in the development and advancement of society. He suggests that while education is vital for progress, it is not an instinctive characteristic of humans, indicating that society must actively pursue learning and knowledge to thrive.
Themes
EducationSocietyProgressHumanityKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education reform, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for ongoing learning.
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