Quote by William Ralph Inge

The aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of values.

The aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of va

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of education is not solely to acquire factual information, but rather to instill values and principles. While factual knowledge is important, it is the cultivation of values like empathy, integrity, and critical thinking that truly define the role of education. This perspective highlights the importance of equipping individuals with moral and ethical compasses, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Ultimately, education should go beyond knowledge of facts and prioritize teaching individuals the values necessary for a well-rounded and responsible life.

By William Ralph Inge

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the qu

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.

Alexis de Tocqueville

Health

Oprah was not somebody who was telling us what to do, she wa

Oprah was not somebody who was telling us what to do, she wasn't really teaching us like so many people we see today. With Oprah, she was learning and we were learning with her. And I think that's really was the seed that was planted for all of us to just hang in there with her.

Learning

An essential condition of listening to God is that the mind

An essential condition of listening to God is that the mind should not be distracted by thoughts of resentment, ill-temper, hatred or vengeance, all of which are comprised in the general term, the wrath of man.

R. V. G. Tasker

Prayer

He who controls the present, controls the past. He who contr

He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.

When we think of the major threats to our national security,

When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferation, rogue states and global terrorism. But another kind of threat lurks beyond our shores, one from nature, not humans - an avian flu pandemic.

Nature

Being myself is the one thing that people would want to see

Being myself is the one thing that people would want to see out of me, they don't want to see me being the fake person that the world wants me to be, all they want to see is the real me, the real person that is inside of me.

Inspirational Life Experience

In a bet there is a fool and a thief.

In a bet there is a fool and a thief.

Gambling (gaming)

I went to the doctor because I swallowed a bottle of sleepin

I went to the doctor because I swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills. My doctor told me to have a few drinks and get some rest.

Rodney Dangerfield

Russia has two generals in whom she can confide -Generals Ja

Russia has two generals in whom she can confide -Generals Janvier and Fevrier

Truth Myths

If marriage is your object, you'd better start loving your s

If marriage is your object, you'd better start loving your subject.

Love

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

One must be a living man and a posthumous artist.

One must be a living man and a posthumous artist.

Art