Quote by Neil Gaiman

I've been making a list of the things they don't teach you at school. They don't teach you how to love somebody. They don't teach you how to be famous. They don't teach you how to be rich or how to be poor. They don't teach you how to walk away from someone you don't love any longer. They don't teach you how to know what's going on in someone else's mind. They don't teach you what to say to someone who's dying. They don't teach you anything worth knowing.


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Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of traditional education and suggests that there are essential aspects of life that school fails to teach. It challenges the education system for neglecting to provide guidance on matters like love, fame, wealth, relationships, empathy, and mortality. It asserts that the knowledge they offer lacks real-world significance and fails to address the fundamental human experiences and emotions that everyone encounters. This quote emphasizes the importance of learning beyond the classroom to navigate the complexities of life effectively.

By Neil Gaiman
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