Quote by Albert Einstein

According to this conception, the sole function of education was to open the way to thinking and knowing, and the school, as the outstanding organ for the people's education, must serve that end exclusively.

According to this conception, the sole function of education

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This quote suggests that the primary purpose of education is to foster critical thinking and knowledge acquisition. It argues that schools have a pivotal role in facilitating this process and should focus solely on promoting these goals. The quote implies that educating individuals is the core function of schools, emphasizing the importance of intellectual growth rather than other potential aspects of education.

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