Quote by Richard Livingstone, On Educatio

There is no virtue in being uncritical; nor is it a habit to which the young are given. But criticism is only the burying beetle that gets rid of what is dead, and, since the world lives by creative and constructive forces, and not by negation and destruction, it is better to grow up in the company of prophets than of critics.

There is no virtue in being uncritical; nor is it a habit to

Summary

This quote suggests that being critical is not inherently virtuous and is not a natural inclination of young individuals. It compares criticism to a burying beetle, which eliminates what is dead. However, since the world thrives on creative and constructive forces, the quote suggests that it is more beneficial to surround oneself with prophets, who offer inspiration and foresight, rather than dwelling with critics who focus on negation and destruction. In essence, the quote implies that cultivating positivity and visionary thinking is preferable to engaging in purely critical or negative perspectives.

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By Richard Livingstone, On Educatio

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