Quote by Robert Frost

The chief reason for going to school is to get the impression fixed for life that there is a book side for everything.

The chief reason for going to school is to get the impressio

Summary

This quote suggests that the primary purpose of education is to instill the understanding that there is knowledge and a scholarly perspective to be found in every aspect of life. The idea is that attending school helps to create a lifelong habit of seeking information, learning from various sources, and recognizing that there is always more to learn about any given topic. The quote emphasizes the importance of education in expanding one's understanding and making the connection that learning can be found everywhere, not limited to the confines of a classroom or textbook.

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Life

By Robert Frost

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