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
Johann Gottlieb FichteRead
By philosophy the mind of man comes to itself, and from henceforth rests on itself without foreign aid, and is completely master of itself, as the dancer of his feet, or the boxer of his hands.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Philosophy empowers individuals to achieve self-mastery and independence.
This quote highlights how engaging with philosophy helps individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, leading to self-reliance and mastery over their own thoughts and actions. Just as a dancer or boxer is in control of their movements, a person who embraces philosophy is empowered to navigate their life with confidence and autonomy, free from outside influences.
Themes
PhilosophySelf-MasteryIndependenceKnowledgeSelf-Reflection
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal development, this quote can illustrate the importance of self-reflection.
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The schools must fashion the person, and fashion him in such a way that he simply cannot will otherwise than what you wish him to will.
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