Quote by C.S. Lewis

In a word, we may reasonably hope for the virtual abolition of education when has fully had its way. All incentives to learn and all penalties for not learning will vanish.The few who might want to learn will be prevented; who are they to overtop their fellows? And anyway the teachers--or should I say, nurses?--will be far too busy reassuring the dunces and patting them on the back to waste any time on real teaching. We shall no longer have to plan and toil to spread imperturable conceit and incurable ignorance among men. The little vermin themselves will do it for us.

In a word, we may reasonably hope for the virtual abolition

Summary

This quote expresses a pessimistic view on the future of education. The author suggests that if education is allowed to fully take its course, there will come a time when people will no longer have the desire or motivation to learn. In this scenario, there will be no incentives or penalties for learning, and those with a desire to learn will be prevented from doing so. The role of teachers will change from educators to mere caregivers, focusing on comforting and encouraging those who struggle academically. The quote ends by suggesting that people themselves, without any external influence, will willingly spread ignorance and arrogance among society.

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