"Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught"
- Ambrose Bierce
About this Quote
This quote by Ambrose Bierce is a funny contrast between the ancient and contemporary schools. Academe is an ancient school where morality and approach were taught, recommending that the focus of education was on the advancement of the mind and character. Academy, on the other hand, is a contemporary school where football is taught, recommending that the focus of education has actually shifted to exercises. This comparison indicates that modern schools have actually lost sight of the significance of morality and approach, and instead focus on physical activities. Bierce's quote is a funny yet thought-provoking tip of the value of morality and philosophy in education. It is a tip that physical activities must not be the only focus of education, and that morality and approach must also be taught in contemporary schools.
This quote is written / told by Ambrose Bierce between June 24, 1842 and December 26, 1914. He was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Sports. The author also have 124 other quotes.
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