It is wrong for a man to say that he is certain of the objective truth of any proposition unless he can produce evidence which logically justifies that certainty.
Thomas HuxleyRead
There is far too much of the feeding-bottle in education and young people ought to be supplied with good intellectual food and then left to help themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should provide knowledge and skills, allowing individuals to explore and learn independently.
In this quote, Thomas Huxley emphasizes the importance of providing young people with quality education that serves as intellectual nourishment rather than simply offering them superficial or rote learning. He advocates for an educational system that encourages independent thought, exploration, and critical thinking, allowing learners the freedom to engage with and utilize the knowledge they acquire.
Themes
EducationIndependenceIntellectualLearningKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech to emphasize the need for reform in the educational system.
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