Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

A schoolteacher or professor cannot educate individuals, he educates only species.

A schoolteacher or professor cannot educate individuals, he

Summary

This quote suggests that educators don't just teach individual students, but rather the overall collective of individuals within a particular species. It implies that education aims to shape and influence the larger group as a whole, rather than focusing solely on the development of each individual. In this view, the goal of education is not only to impart knowledge and skills to individual learners, but also to contribute to the progress and advancement of the entire species.

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By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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