The truth is that Oxford is simply a very beautiful city in which it is convenient to segregate a certain number of the young of the nation while they are growing up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Oxford is described as a beautiful place to separate young people during their formative years.
- In plain terms
- Oxford is a nice city to isolate young people.
- What can you take from it?
- Education can involve isolating young people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is isolation necessary for education?
- What is the purpose of university?
Another view
It simplifies the purpose of universities.
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