None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David ThoreauRead
I do not see why the schoolmaster should be taxed to support the priest, and not the priest the schoolmaster.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Thoreau questions why educators should financially support religious leaders without reciprocal support.
In this quote, Henry David Thoreau expresses his belief in the importance of education and critiques the societal norm where the schoolmaster (educators) financially supports the priest (religious leaders) through taxes. He suggests that if education is fundamental to society, then it should be equally supported by all aspects of society, including those who benefit from the moral guidance of religion. This reflects Thoreau's advocacy for a more balanced approach to funding education and religion, emphasizing that both are essential to society's growth and understanding.
Themes
EducationReligionTaxationSupportSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In an educational conference to highlight funding disparities.
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