Education quote by Anatole France

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An education isnt how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. Its being able to differentiate betw
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"An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't"

- Anatole France

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This quote by Anatole France talks to the value of having an education that exceeds memorizing truths and figures. It suggests that education is not almost what you know, but likewise about being able to recognize what you don't know. This is a crucial ability to have, as it allows you to determine areas where you need to get more information and to look for the understanding and resources to do so. It also encourages crucial thinking and the capability to make educated choices. Education must not be limited to what is taught in the classroom, but must also consist of the capability to think critically and to recognize what you don't know. This quote emphasizes the importance of having an education that surpasses memorization and encourages the advancement of abilities that will help you in life.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Anatole France between April 16, 1844 and October 12, 1924. She was a famous Novelist from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Education. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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