Quote by Clarence Linder

I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and that the answers are on a certain page.

I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel tha

Summary

This quote suggests that as a society, we have become overly reliant on information and knowledge found in books as the solution to all our problems. It implies that we have lost our ability to think critically, seek innovative solutions, and rely on our own abilities. Instead, we have become complacent, expecting that all answers can be easily found without taking the initiative to explore beyond the pages of a book. The quote highlights the need for resourcefulness and self-reliance rather than solely depending on bookish knowledge.

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