Quote by Gerald Early

Everyone in our culture wants to win a prize. Perhaps that is the grand lesson we have taken with us from kindergarten in the age of perversions of Dewey-style education: everyone gets a ribbon, and praise becomes a meaningless narcotic to soothe egoistic distemper.


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Summary

This quote suggests that the desire to win and receive recognition or rewards has become deeply ingrained in our culture. It implies that this mentality may have stemmed from the educational system's tendency to reward everyone regardless of their actual achievements, leading to praise becoming an empty gesture rather than a meaningful acknowledgment of one's efforts. The quote highlights the potentially negative consequences of this emphasis on winning and instant gratification, contributing to an ego-driven culture focused on external validation rather than true personal growth or accomplishments.

By Gerald Early
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