Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

To sentence a man of true genius, to the drudgery of a school is to put a racehorse on a treadmill.

To sentence a man of true genius, to the drudgery of a schoo

Summary

This quote suggests that forcing a highly intelligent and gifted individual to endure the monotonous routine and limited learning opportunities of a conventional school is a waste of their potential. It compares this situation to placing a racehorse, a creature meant for speed and freedom, on a treadmill - an activity that restricts its natural abilities and limits its possibilities for growth and achievement. The quote emphasizes the importance of tailoring education to the unique talents and intelligence of individuals rather than confining them to standardized systems that stifle creativity and inhibit their true potential.

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