Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

The main part of intellectual education is not the acquisition of facts but learning how to make facts live.

The main part of intellectual education is not the acquisiti

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the value of intellectual education lies not in memorizing and accumulating facts, but in the ability to truly understand and apply those facts in a meaningful way. It suggests that the true essence of education lies in going beyond rote memorization and instead developing the skills to analyze, interpret, and relate facts to real-world situations. In essence, the aim is to bring facts to life by recognizing their relevance and effectively utilizing them in practical scenarios.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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