Learning has always been made much of, but forgetting has always been deprecated therefore pedantry has pretty well established itself throughout the modern world at the expense of culture.

Summary

This quote highlights the dichotomy between the emphasis on learning and the societal tendency to dismiss the importance of forgetting. It suggests that while the act of learning is highly regarded, the act of forgetting and devaluing past knowledge or culture has become prevalent. This has led to the rise of pedantry, a narrow focus on scholarly knowledge and adherence to rules, at the expense of overall cultural understanding and growth. The quote criticizes the imbalance in our modern world, where the proliferation of knowledge often overshadows the significance of forgetting and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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