Quote by Samuel Johnson
There is now less flogging in our great schools than formerly, but then less is learned there; so that what the boys get at one end they lose at the other.
Summary
This quote suggests that there has been a decrease in physical punishment in schools, resulting in less aggressive discipline. However, it argues that this decrease in flogging has led to a decrease in the learning experience as well. The quote implies that traditional forms of discipline were effective in instilling knowledge in students, and without it, there is a loss of educational value. It implies that the balance between discipline and learning has been disrupted, leading to a subpar education system where students may not retain what they learn.