I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve.
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We receive three educations, one from our parents, one from our school-masters, and one from the world. The third contradicts all that the first two teach us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We learn from our parents, teachers, and life experiences, often with conflicting lessons.
In this quote, Montesquieu emphasizes the different sources of education in our lives: parents, formal schooling, and the broader world. He suggests that while parental and educational teachings provide foundational knowledge, real-world experiences can challenge and sometimes contradict those lessons, illustrating the complex nature of learning and personal growth.
Themes
EducationParentsSchoolLifeLearning
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to emphasize the importance of diverse learning experiences.
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