Quote by Jean Giraudoux

Education makes us more stupid than the brutes. A thousand voices call to us on every hand, but our ears are stopped with wisdom.

Education makes us more stupid than the brutes. A thousand v

Summary

This quote, by George Bernard Shaw, suggests that education can sometimes hinder our ability to truly hear and understand the world around us. It implies that excessive knowledge or a sense of superiority gained from education can close our minds to other perspectives and limit our receptiveness to new ideas. Instead of being open to diverse voices and experiences, we become trapped in our own "wisdom" and fail to evolve intellectually. Shaw's statement serves as a cautionary reflection on the potential pitfalls of education if it is not accompanied by an open mind and willingness to listen.

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By Jean Giraudoux

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