If we help an educated man's daughter to go to Cambridge are we not forcing her to think not about education but about war? - not how she can learn, but how she can fight in order that she might win the same advantages as her brothers?

Summary

This quote suggests that by providing opportunities for education primarily focused on combat and war, we unintentionally divert the attention and aspirations of educated individuals towards conflict instead of fostering a genuine quest for knowledge and personal growth. It raises concerns about perpetuating a cycle of violent competition where even the educated are compelled to prioritize combat over learning and personal development. The quote critically questions the consequences of channeling education towards warfare rather than emphasizing its inherent value in broadening perspectives and pursuing intellectual curiosity.

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