There are dons who care for the intellect and the imagination, and there are priests who care for the spirit; but broadly speaking the function of universities and churches alike is to trim and tame enthusiasm, to suppress curiosity, and, in short, to whittle immortal souls into serviceable props of the established order.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Universities and churches often suppress curiosity and enthusiasm to support the status quo.
- In plain terms
- Schools and churches tame enthusiasm to maintain order.
- What can you take from it?
- Institutions may prioritize order over intellectual curiosity and spirit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do institutions suppress curiosity?
- What is the role of education?
Another view
It generalizes the purpose of all universities and churches.
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