The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
Interpretation
Education transforms ignorance into understanding and openness.
This quote emphasizes that the fundamental aim of education is not merely to fill a student with knowledge, but to foster a mindset that is curious, adaptable, and open to new ideas. It suggests that true education enriches the mind, encouraging critical thinking and exploration rather than rote memorization.
In practice
In a graduation speech to motivate students about lifelong learning.
Over the years, I've evolved a somewhat heretical but time-and mind-saving approach to books, articles, editorials that deal with weighty matters. More often than not, by beginning at the end and contemplating the conclusions, one can determine if it's worth going through the whole to get there.
Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.
To live long and achieve happiness, cultivate the art of radiating happiness.
If you never budge, don't expect a push.
It's never a good deal when only one party thinks it is.
How would you know what happy is if you've never been otherwise.
God has given to every one of us more than fourteen billion cells and connections in our brain. Now why would God give us such a complex organ system unless He expects us to use it?
What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
People say Malala's voice is being sold to the world. But I see it as Malala's voice reaching the world and resonating globally. You should think about what is behind Malala's voice. What is she saying? I am only talking about education, women's rights, and peace.
Teach and practice, practice and teach - that is all we have; that is all we are good for; that is all we ever ought to do.
The assumption of all education is that learning will be directed toward constructive ends and I'm convinced that colleges should support students in their determination to be useful, self-sufficient, and productive.
Every job I took was really me getting paid to learn about a new industry.
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