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, in its conventional form, often limits and restricts the natural curiosity and creativity of individuals. It implies that the education system tends to impose a rigid structure and guide people towards predetermined paths, suppressing their ability to think freely and explore different possibilities. The comparison of a straight-cut ditch to a meandering brook highlights the stark contrast between the restrictions of education and the freedom of unrestricted learning.

By Henry David Thoreau

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