Quote by Aldo Leopold

Is education possibly a process of trading awareness for things of lesser worth? The goose who trades his is soon a pile of feathers.

Is education possibly a process of trading awareness for thi

Summary

This quote suggests that education may sometimes involve sacrificing true awareness or knowledge for mere possessions or things of lesser value. It compares this trade-off to a goose that gives away its feathers, losing its natural beauty and protection. It implies that if education focuses solely on material gains or superficial achievements, it can diminish one's true intellectual growth and wisdom. It highlights the importance of valuing genuine knowledge and critical thinking over superficial successes in the pursuit of education.

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Education

By Aldo Leopold

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