Quote by Thomas Moore

Education is not the piling on of learning, information, data, facts, skills, or abilities - that's training or instruction - but is rather making visible what is hidden as a seed.

Education is not the piling on of learning, information, dat

Summary

This quote suggests that education goes beyond simply acquiring knowledge; it involves uncovering and nurturing the potential within each individual. It emphasizes that education is not just about accumulating information or skills through training, but about identifying and revealing one's hidden talents and capabilities. Education is seen as a process of growth and development, where the true essence of a person is brought to the surface like a seed that blossoms into something beautiful and meaningful.

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Deception/lying

By Thomas Moore

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