The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
Interpretation
Education should develop both deep thinking and moral character.
This quote emphasizes that the purpose of education extends beyond mere academic knowledge; it should also cultivate the ability to think deeply and critically. True education aims to develop not only the intellect but also the character of individuals, preparing them to contribute positively to society.
In practice
In a graduation speech to emphasize the importance of holistic education.
This business of burning human beings with napalm, of filling our nation's homes with orphans and widows, of injecting poisonous drugs of hate into veins of peoples normally humane, of sending men home from dark and bloody battlefields physically handicapped and psychologically deranged, cannot be reconciled with wisdom, justice and love.
Music is the best consolation for a despaired man
We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love.
We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.
Israel... is one of the great outpost of democracy in the world
One of the greatest casualties of the war in Vietnam is the Great Society... shot down on the battlefield of Vietnam.
Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.
All too often, technology is treated as a silver bullet for perceived problems in education. This sometimes leads to knee-jerk investments, using scarce resources to invest in software or hardware without a clear notion of how either might actually empower learning.
Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.
Mastering the art of asking questions is essential to creativity and innovation. A More Beautiful Question should be standard reading for all aspiring design thinkers as well an inspiration to those searching for a life of curiosity and meaning.
Words and ideas work in the short run to get you through school and to impress educators and employers. But they do not work in the long run or in the deep run. We soon find ourselves separate and without wonder.
No matter how long you play the guitar, there's always something else to learn.
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