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Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parents often prioritize teaching knowledge over virtues and proper behavior.
R. Buckminster Fuller highlights the tendency of parents to focus more on imparting knowledge to their children rather than instilling virtues and good character. He suggests that while knowledge is important, the way one conducts themselves and their manners are even more crucial, implying that moral education and positive behavior should be given utmost importance in parenting.
Themes
ParentsEducationVirtueKnowledgeManners
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting seminar discussing the importance of moral education.
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