Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
John RuskinRead
The true end of education is not only to make the young learned, but to make them love learning; not only to make them industrious, but to make them love industry; not only to make them virtuous, but to make them love virtue; not only to make them just, but to make them hunger and thirst after justice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should inspire a passion for learning and virtuous behavior, not just impart knowledge and skills.
This quote by John Ruskin emphasizes the deeper purpose of education, which goes beyond merely equipping young individuals with knowledge and skills. It advocates for fostering a genuine love for learning, industry, virtue, and justice, suggesting that the ultimate aim of education should be to cultivate a thirst for personal and societal betterment.
Themes
EducationLearningVirtueJusticeIndustry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a graduation speech to inspire new graduates to continue their pursuit of knowledge.
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