Quote by Charles Dickens
Now, what I want is, facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. You can only form the minds of reasoning animals upon Facts: nothing else will ever be of any service to them. This is the principle on which I bring up my own children, and this is the principle on which I bring up these children. Stick to Facts, sir!
Summary
This quote, spoken by Mr. Gradgrind in Charles Dickens' novel Hard Times, emphasizes the importance of focusing solely on factual knowledge when educating children. According to Mr. Gradgrind, facts are the fundamental building blocks for developing reasoning skills and providing practical value in life. He believes that steering away from anything other than factual information is crucial for shaping critical thinking abilities. This quote reflects the character's rigid and utilitarian approach to education, rejecting the idea of nurturing imagination, creativity, or emotional development in favor of an exclusively factual and logical curriculum.
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Facts
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