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
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Upon the progress of knowledge the whole progress of the human race is immediately dependent: he who retards that, hinders this also.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The advancement of human knowledge is crucial for the progress of society; impeding knowledge slows human development.
This quote by Johann Gottlieb Fichte emphasizes the interconnectedness of knowledge and human progress. It suggests that the advancement or hindrance of knowledge directly affects the overall development of the human race. Therefore, fostering knowledge is essential for societal growth and improvement.
Themes
KnowledgeProgressHumanityDevelopmentAdvancement
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a graduation ceremony to inspire students about the importance of learning.
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