My mother was a schoolteacher and very, very encouraging. She understood what it meant when I said I wanted to be a writer; both me and my brother wrote.
Derek WalcottRead
The first object of any act of learning, over and beyond the pleasure it may give, is that it should serve us in the future. Learning should not only take us somewhere; it should allow us later to go further more easily.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning should provide practical benefits for the future, not just be pleasurable.
This quote emphasizes that the primary purpose of learning is to prepare individuals for future challenges and opportunities. It suggests that while the joy of learning is important, the ultimate goal should be to equip oneself with knowledge and skills that facilitate easier and more effective progress in life.
Themes
LearningFutureEducationKnowledgeSkills
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to inspire students about the value of their education.
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