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For every fresh stage in our lives we need a fresh education, and there is no stage for which so little educational prep
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"For every fresh stage in our lives we need a fresh education, and there is no stage for which so little educational preparation is made as that which follows the reproductive period"

- Havelock Ellis

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This quote by Havelock Ellis speaks to the significance of education throughout our lives. He suggests that for each new stage of life, we require to be informed in order to succeed. He particularly points out the stage that follows the reproductive duration, which is typically overlooked in terms of instructional preparation. He implies that this stage of life is simply as essential as any other, and that we must be buying our education even after we have finished replicating. This quote stresses the importance of lifelong knowing and the requirement to stay educated throughout our lives. It is a pointer that education is not simply for the young, but for everybody, regardless of age.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Havelock Ellis between February 2, 1859 and July 8, 1939. He/she was a famous Psychologist from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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