Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Education, n.: That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

Education, n.: That which discloses to the wise and disguise

Summary

This quote implies that education has the power to reveal to knowledgeable individuals their own level of understanding, while simultaneously concealing this lack of understanding from those who are ignorant or unwise. It suggests that education acts as a tool to highlight the gaps in knowledge for those who possess wisdom, helping them recognize their limitations. On the other hand, it may also mask the lack of understanding of those who are foolish or unaware, leading them to remain ignorant of their own ignorance.

By Ambrose Bierce

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