Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Those things for which the most money is demanded are never the things which the student most wants. Tuition, for instance, is an important item in the term bill, while for the far more valuable education which he gets by associating with the most cultivated of his contemporaries no charge is made.

Those things for which the most money is demanded are never

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of priorities in education and the inherent value system within society. It implies that the things that are often highly priced, like tuition fees, may not necessarily align with what students truly desire or find most valuable. While students have to pay for tuition, the quote suggests that the true educational benefit of interacting with intelligent peers is often overlooked and not monetized. It reflects a critique of the education system and raises questions about the emphasis placed on financial aspects rather than the genuine educational experience.

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Education

By Henry David Thoreau

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