Education is the manifestation of perfection present already in man
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education reveals innate human perfection rather than adding new traits. It is a process of uncovering.
- In plain terms
- Education shows the perfection already inside a person.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus education on revealing innate potential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What potential am I ignoring?
- How do I teach?
Another view
New knowledge and skills often require external input.
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