School-days, I believe, are the unhappiest in the whole span of human existence. They are full of dull, unintelligible tasks, new and unpleasant ordinances, brutal violations of common sense and common decency. It doesn't take a reasonably bright boy long to discover that most of what is rammed into him is nonsense, and that no one really cares very much whether he learns it or not.

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This quote suggests that the speaker views school-days as the most unhappy period in a person's life. They describe school as full of dull and unintelligible tasks, unpleasant rules, and violations of common sense. The speaker believes that most of what is taught in school is meaningless and that there is a lack of genuine concern about whether students actually learn or not. This perspective highlights the speaker's dissatisfaction with the education system, emphasizing the negative experiences and lack of value in their school-days.

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