The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public schools shaped the leadership that won Waterloo.
- In plain terms
- Elite schools produced the victors.
- What can you take from it?
- Education shapes national destiny.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does education impact society?
Another view
Ignored broader societal contributions.
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