David O. McKayTrue education does not consist merely in the acquiring of a few facts of science, history, literature, or art, but in the development of character.
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The meaning behind this quote is that education isn't just acquiring new knowledge about the world, but in finding the truth in yourself. The more you learn about your own character, the more you can learn about yourself. A person who truly understands life is someone who understands themselves.
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