“A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education.”
— George Bernard Shaw
Simplified Meaning:
When a person who lacks wisdom studies complex subjects like philosophy, science, and art, they misunderstand and misinterpret them, turning them into nonsense, unfounded beliefs, or overly complicated rules. This quote comments on the failure of higher education to teach properly.
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