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How is it that little children are so intelligent and men so stupid? It must be education that does it
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"How is it that little children are so intelligent and men so stupid? It must be education that does it"

- Alexandre Dumas

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This quote by Alexandre Dumas talks to the power of education. He recommends that the distinction in between the intelligence of children and the stupidity of guys is because of education. Dumas suggests that kids are born with a natural intelligence, but that this intelligence is not nurtured and developed through education. He suggests that without education, males are unable to reach their complete capacity and stay in a state of stupidity. This quote speaks to the importance of education in developing the minds of people and opening their potential. Education is the crucial to opening the intelligence of children and the potential of males. Without it, we are not able to reach our complete potential and remain in a state of stupidity.

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Alexandre Dumas This quote is written / told by Alexandre Dumas between July 24, 1802 and December 5, 1870. He was a famous Dramatist from France. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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