Quote by Henry David Thoreau

What does education often do? It makes a straight cut ditch of a free, meandering brook.

What does education often do? It makes a straight cut ditch

Summary

This quote suggests that education has a tendency to constrain our natural creativity and curiosity. It implies that education often restricts our thinking to follow a predetermined path, similar to a straight cut ditch, instead of allowing it to flow freely and meander like a brook. It implies that education can sometimes limit our ability to think independently and explore various perspectives, potentially hindering our personal growth and stifling our imagination.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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