Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

Discussion in class, which means letting twenty young blockheads and two cocky neurotics discuss something that neither their teacher nor they know.

Discussion in class, which means letting twenty young blockh

Summary

This quote, attributed to Vladimir Nabokov, humorously criticizes classroom discussions by highlighting the limited knowledge and lack of expertise of both students and their teacher. The phrase "twenty young blockheads" suggests the naivety and lack of intellectual depth often exhibited by students, while the mention of "two cocky neurotics" highlights a couple of individuals who are overly confident despite their limited understanding. Nabokov's comment emphasizes the irony and potential ineffectiveness of allowing uninformed individuals to engage in discussions on topics that surpass their collective knowledge.

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