Thomas CarlyleWhat we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books.
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The education system has been criticized for encouraging a narrow view of learning. There is a long tradition of learning from others, from mentors and from the outside world. The idea is that we should be open to new ideas, to be curious and to learn about the wider world around us.
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