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"Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college"

- Lillian Smith

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This quote by Lillian Smith emphasizes the relevance of education and learning beyond the conventional institution setting. Education is not just about what is shown in the classroom, yet rather the expertise and experience that an individual can get from the globe around them. Smith suggests that education and learning is a personal journey, and that it is up to the private to look for knowledge and also experience. School and university can be a fantastic method to get expertise, however it is not the only means. Education is a lifelong procedure, as well as it is up to the specific to check out the globe and learn from it. Education and learning is not just about what is instructed in the classroom, but instead the expertise and also experience that a person can acquire from the globe around them.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lillian Smith. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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