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They teach anything in universities today. You can major in mud pies
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"They teach anything in universities today. You can major in mud pies"

- Orson Welles

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This quote by Orson Welles is a humorous way of expressing his viewpoint on the state of higher education. He is indicating that universities are offering courses on topics that are not always beneficial or relevant to the real world. He is suggesting that universities are becoming too liberal in their approach to education, and that they are providing courses on topics that are not necessarily useful to students. He is likewise implying that universities are not focusing enough on supplying trainees with the abilities and knowledge they need to succeed in the real life. By using the phrase "major in mud pies," Welles is implying that universities are using courses on topics that are not just irrelevant, however also a waste of time and money. He is suggesting that universities need to focus more on supplying students with the abilities and understanding they require to be successful in the real life, instead of providing courses on subjects that are not useful.

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Orson Welles This quote is written / told by Orson Welles between May 6, 1915 and October 10, 1985. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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