Quote by Albert J. Nock

Diligent as one must be in learning, one must be as diligent in forgetting otherwise the process is one of pedantry, not culture.

Diligent as one must be in learning, one must be as diligent

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of both learning and forgetting. It suggests that while it is essential to be diligent in the pursuit of knowledge, it is equally important to be diligent in letting go and forgetting certain information. The quote implies that blindly accumulating knowledge without considering its relevance or value can lead to a mere academic approach, resembling pedantry rather than true cultural enrichment. Therefore, in order to truly cultivate a thoughtful and meaningful understanding of culture, one should not only focus on learning but also let go of what is unnecessary or no longer serves a purpose.

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Learning

By Albert J. Nock

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