Why don't they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything? If it works as well as prohibition did, in five years Americans would be the smartest race of people on Earth.
Will RogersRead
It is not my wish to lounge about the college and fatten on a fellowship all my days. I am always trying to look upon a college life as a medium not an end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to view college as a means to gain knowledge rather than a lifelong goal.
Thomas Edward Brown emphasizes the importance of perceiving college not as a destination but as a stepping stone towards greater knowledge and personal growth. He reflects a proactive attitude towards education, suggesting that one should seek to utilize their time in college to develop skills and insights that will serve them long after graduation.
Themes
CollegeEducationGrowthKnowledgeLifelong Learning
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech, one might use this quote to inspire students to continue their quest for knowledge beyond their college years.
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