Quote by Newton Diehl Baker

The great trouble with most men is that those who have been educated become uneducated just as soon as they stop inquiring and investigating life and its problems for themselves

The great trouble with most men is that those who have been

Summary

This quote suggests that education alone is not enough to guarantee intellectual growth and understanding. It highlights the tendency for individuals to become intellectually stagnant and "uneducated" if they cease to question and explore life's complexities independently. It suggests that true education goes beyond formal schooling and requires ongoing curiosity, inquiry, and investigation. Only through continued engagement and examination of life and its problems can one maintain a sense of intellectual advancement and prevent regression in their knowledge and understanding.

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Men Life Education

By Newton Diehl Baker

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