Quote by Philip K. Dick

The trouble with being educated is that it takes a long time; it uses up the better part of your life and when you are finished what you know is that you would have benefited more by going into banking.

The trouble with being educated is that it takes a long time

Summary

This quote highlights the frustration of investing time and effort in education but ultimately feeling dissatisfied with the outcomes. It suggests that the pursuit of knowledge may seem like a waste when compared to a more practical and potentially lucrative career path like banking. The quote challenges the value of education and implies that it may not always lead to the expected benefits or desired results.

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Education

By Philip K. Dick

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