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Education can counteract the natural tendency to do the wrong thing, but the inexorable succession of generations requir
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"Education can counteract the natural tendency to do the wrong thing, but the inexorable succession of generations requires that the basis for this knowledge be constantly refreshed"

- Garrett Hardin

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This quote by Garrett Hardin recommends that education is an effective tool to assist individuals make the right decisions and lead a moral life. He believes that education can help people withstand the temptation to do wrong and rather make the best options. Nevertheless, Hardin also acknowledges that understanding and values must be continuously passed down from one generation to the next in order to ensure that the right decisions are made. He stresses the significance of education in order to guarantee that the knowledge and values of the previous generation are not forgotten and that the next generation is equipped with the right tools to make the right decisions. In conclusion, Hardin's quote highlights the significance of education in order to make sure that the right choices are made and that the knowledge and worths of the previous generation are not forgotten.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Garrett Hardin between April 21, 1915 and September 14, 2003. He/she was a famous Environmentalist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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