Quote by Plato

No trace of slavery ought to mix with the studies of the freeborn man. No study, pursued under compulsion, remains rooted in the memory.

No trace of slavery ought to mix with the studies of the fre

Summary

This quote suggests that true education should be a pursuit of a free individual, free from any form of bondage or oppression. It argues that when education is forced or compulsory, it is less likely to be absorbed and retained by the learner. The quote emphasizes the importance of freedom in the process of learning, implying that true knowledge and understanding can only be attained when it is sought willingly and without any form of coercion.

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By Plato

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