Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I pay the schoolmaster, but it is the school boys who educate my son.

I pay the schoolmaster, but it is the school boys who educat

Summary

This quote suggests that while parents may provide the financial support by paying the schoolmaster, it is the schoolboys - or the peers and classmates of their child - who have a significant impact on their education. It highlights the influence that fellow students have in shaping a child's learning experiences and emphasizes the importance of social interactions and peer learning in education.

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