Famous quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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It seems to me that at this time we need education in the obvious more than the investigation of the obscure
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"It seems to me that at this time we need education in the obvious more than the investigation of the obscure"

- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. talks to the importance of education in the basics of life. He is recommending that in the present moment, it is more vital to concentrate on the basics of life instead of exploring more complicated and odd subjects. He is highlighting the need to comprehend the fundamentals of life, such as how to believe seriously, how to interact efficiently, and how to be a responsible citizen. He is likewise recommending that it is more important to focus on the essentials of life rather than getting lost in the complexities of the unidentified. By focusing on the basics, we can gain a better understanding of the world around us and be much better prepared to deal with more complex subjects. In essence, Holmes is recommending that education in the apparent is more important than the investigation of the odd.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. This quote is written / told by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. between March 8, 1841 and March 6, 1935. He was a famous Jurist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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