Quote by Raymond Chandler
It's fairly obvious that American education is a cultural flop. Americans are not a well-educated people culturally, and their vocational education often has to be learned all over again after they leave school and college. On the other hand, they have open quick minds and if their education has little sharp positive value, it has not the stultifying effects of a more rigid training.
Summary
This quote suggests that American education is not strong in terms of cultural knowledge and vocational training. It implies that Americans often need to relearn vocational skills after graduating, indicating a potential failure in the education system. However, the quote also highlights the positive characteristic of Americans having open and adaptable minds, which offsets the lack of formal education. It implies that while American education may have limitations, its flexible nature allows individuals to think critically and adapt to new situations.