Quote by John Dryden

By education most have been misled So they believe, because they were bred. The priest continues where the nurse began, And thus the child imposes on the man.

By education most have been misled So they believe, because

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that education often deceives people and molds them into a certain belief system. It suggests that individuals tend to believe what they have been taught from a young age, perpetuated by both religious figures and caregivers. The quote implies that the influence of childhood education can have a lasting impact on individuals, shaping their beliefs and influencing their actions as adults.

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Education

By John Dryden

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