Quote by Elbert Hubbard

You can lead a boy to college, but you cannot make him to think.

You can lead a boy to college, but you cannot make him to th

Summary

This quote implies that while one can provide education and opportunity for a person, it does not guarantee that they will develop critical thinking skills. It suggests that true intellectual growth comes from individual effort and curiosity rather than external factors alone. Despite the ability to guide someone towards educational opportunities, their willingness to engage and actively think about what they learn ultimately depends on personal motivation and initiative.

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Thought

By Elbert Hubbard

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