Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

Education is the period during which you are being instructed by somebody you do not know, about something you do not want to know.

Education is the period during which you are being instructe

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This quote suggests that education is a process in which individuals are taught by someone they are unfamiliar with, often about subjects they may not have a personal interest in. It emphasizes the idea that education involves learning and acquiring knowledge outside of one's comfort zone or personal preferences.

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