Education should aim at destroying free will so that after pupils are thus schooled they will be incapable throughout the rest of their lives of thinking or acting otherwise than as their school masters would have wished
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He who is firm in will molds the world to himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Determination and strong will shape our reality.
This quote emphasizes the power of determination and the strength of one's will to influence their surroundings and circumstances. Fichte suggests that a person who is resolute in their intentions can actively shape their own destiny and the world around them, highlighting the importance of inner strength and conviction in achieving one's goals and aspirations.
Themes
WillDeterminationPowerInfluenceDestiny
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams.
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