By starving the sensibility of our pupils we only make them easier prey to the propagandist when he comes. For famished nature will be avenged and a hard heart is no infallible protection against a soft head.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of cultivating critical thinking skills in education. When students are deprived of the opportunity to develop their sensibility and discernment, they become vulnerable to manipulation by propagandists. The quote suggests that creating an intellectual void in students makes them susceptible to being easily influenced. A person with an unfeeling heart may not necessarily have the ability to protect themselves against naive and gullible thinking. Therefore, the quote warns against neglecting the development of both emotional intelligence and critical thinking, as they serve as vital defenses against propaganda and manipulation.

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