Quote by John W. Gardner

Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants.

Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too of

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This quote criticizes the inefficiency of modern education. It suggests that instead of providing students with ready-made knowledge, they should be taught how to acquire knowledge themselves. The reference to "cut flowers" symbolizes the easily accessible information that is handed to students, lacking nurturing and growth. By encouraging students to "grow their own plants," the quote emphasizes the importance of cultivating critical thinking, curiosity, and independent learning skills, rather than simply memorizing facts.

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