Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

The purpose of Compulsory Education is to deprive the common people of their commonsense.

The purpose of Compulsory Education is to deprive the common

Summary

This quote suggests that mandatory education is designed to restrict or hinder the development of common sense in ordinary individuals. It implies that the education system, which enforces compulsory education, may undermine or suppress the intuitive and practical wisdom possessed by the general public. The quote encourages critical reflection on the impact of formal education and raises questions about the balance between academic knowledge and the innate wisdom gained through life experiences and everyday encounters.

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