Quote by William Scott

The British system had requirements, including Latin. I'm not positive you ever had to know Greek, but there are certainly kinds of curricula where you had to know Greek too. I think in Britain there was the most mindless, repetitive sort of learning.

The British system had requirements, including Latin. I'm no

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is highlighting the educational requirements, specifically in the British system, such as the study of Latin and possibly Greek. The speaker suggests that the education system in Britain emphasized mindless and repetitive learning. By mentioning the need to know Latin and Greek, the speaker implies that the curriculum was rigid and focused more on mastering traditional subjects rather than fostering critical thinking or creativity.

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By William Scott

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