Quote by C.S. Lewis

The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.

The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles,

Summary

This quote highlights the shift in the role of an educator in the modern world. Instead of focusing on simply imparting knowledge and information, the quote suggests that the educator's responsibility is now to reach out to those who are deprived of opportunities and resources. Rather than "cutting down jungles," which implies suppressing or limiting the potential of already flourishing learners, the focus should be on "irrigating deserts" - providing support, guidance, and access to education for those who are academically or economically deprived to help them flourish and thrive.

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Education

By C.S. Lewis

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