Joseph StalinEducation is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.
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Robert Heinlein once stated, “Education is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” This quote has several layers of meaning. First, Heinlein is saying that education can be used for good or ill. Second, he’s criticizing the traditional school system, which reflects society’s views on how people should act. Third, he’s saying that the one who holds the weapon has the power to shape its effect.
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