The end of all knowledge must be the building up of character.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowledge is valuable when it leads to character development.
- In plain terms
- Use knowledge to build better character.
- What can you take from it?
- Character is the goal of learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the purpose of knowledge?
- How do you build character?
Another view
Knowledge can exist without character.
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