Quote by James Agee, Let Us Now Praise Fa

Children, taught either years beneath their intelligence or miles wide of relevance to it, or both: their intelligence becomes hopelessly bewildered, drawn off its centers, bored, or atrophied.

Children, taught either years beneath their intelligence or

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This quote suggests that when children are not presented with education that is intellectually challenging or meaningful to their lives, their intelligence suffers. By being taught material that is either too easy or lacks relevance, their intelligence becomes confused, disengaged, bored, or even stunted. The quote emphasizes the importance of providing children with educational experiences that stimulate and nourish their intelligence, promoting their growth and development.

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By James Agee, Let Us Now Praise Fa

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