Now, what I want is Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. You can only form the minds of reasoning animals upon Facts; nothing else will ever be of any service to them.

Summary

The quote emphasizes the importance of focusing solely on facts and knowledge in education. It suggests that facts alone are valuable and should be the primary focus of teaching. By rooting out everything else and emphasizing the importance of facts, it asserts that only through knowledge can our minds be shaped and reasoning abilities developed. The quote implies that facts are indispensable for personal growth and success in life, while devaluing any other form of information or education.

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