Quote by Samuel Johnson

The Supreme end of education is expert discernment in all things -- the power to tell the good from the bad, the genuine from the counterfeit, and to prefer the good and the genuine to the bad and the counterfeit.

The Supreme end of education is expert discernment in all th

Summary

In this quote, the author emphasizes that the ultimate goal of education is to cultivate expert discernment. This refers to the ability to accurately differentiate between what is good and bad, real and fake, and to value and choose what is good and authentic over what is negative or deceptive. This highlights the importance of education in enabling individuals to develop critical thinking skills, make wise decisions, and maintain integrity in their pursuits. Ultimately, education should equip individuals with the necessary tools to not only distinguish between various alternatives but also to make choices that benefit themselves and society.

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By Samuel Johnson

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