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What does it mean?
The speaker uses absurd logic to downplay the limits of education.
In plain terms
He says school is not the only thing because it is not an elephant.
What can you take from it?
Education is important but not all-powerful.

Where it applies

  • debating school
  • mocking cliches
  • philosophical wit

Putting it to work

  • questioning absolutes
  • humorous logic

Questions to consider

  • What is education not?
  • When does logic fail?

Another view

The logic is nonsensical rather than reasoned.

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