Quote by William C. Bagley

If I were seriously ill and in desperate need of a physician, and if by some miracle I could secure either Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, or a young doctor fresh from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, with his equipment comprising the latest developments in the technologies and techniques of medicine, I should, of course, take the young doctor. On the other hand, if I were commissioned to find a teacher for a group of adolescent boys and if, by some miracle, I could secure either Socrates or the latest Ph.D. from Teachers College, with his equipment of the latest technologies and techniques of teaching, with all due respect to the College that employs me and to my students, I am fairly certain that I would jump at the chance to get Socrates.

If I were seriously ill and in desperate need of a physician

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of wisdom and experience over advanced technologies and techniques in certain situations. In the scenario of seeking medical help, the author believes that a young doctor equipped with the latest advancements would be the better choice. However, when it comes to education and teaching, the author asserts that the renowned philosopher Socrates would be the preferred option, despite the advancements in teaching technologies and techniques. The quote emphasizes the value of intellect, critical thinking, and the power of an exceptional teacher in shaping young minds.

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By William C. Bagley

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