The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.
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For every fresh stage in our lives we need a fresh education, and there is no stage for which so little educational preparation is made as that which follows the reproductive period.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should evolve with every new phase of life, especially after early adulthood.
Havelock Ellis emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting our education to the various stages we encounter in life. He points out that there is often a lack of preparation and educational resources tailored for individuals after they enter adulthood, stressing the need for ongoing personal and intellectual development throughout all stages of life.
Themes
EducationLearningPersonal GrowthDevelopmentLife Stages
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about lifelong learning, one could reference this quote to highlight the need for ongoing education.
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