Quote by William James

The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see one.

The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a goo

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This quote suggests that the primary goal of a college education is not just to impart knowledge and skills but also to develop one's ability to recognize and appreciate qualities of a person that make them "good." It promotes the idea that education should go beyond academics and focus on shaping individuals who can discern character and make informed judgments about others. In essence, it highlights the importance of cultivating empathy, moral judgment, and social awareness alongside intellectual growth in the pursuit of higher education.

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