Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.

A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight

Summary

This quote implies that education can amplify an individual's capabilities, both for good and for bad. While a person who lacks formal education may resort to small-scale theft, someone with a university education possesses the knowledge and skills to partake in more extensive forms of wrongdoing. It highlights the idea that education can shape an individual's ethics, enabling them to harness their intelligence and use it either constructively or destructively, depending on their values and choices.

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By Theodore Roosevelt

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