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I read Shakespeare and the Bible, and I can shoot dice. Thats what I call a liberal education
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"I read Shakespeare and the Bible, and I can shoot dice. That's what I call a liberal education"

- Tallulah Bankhead

About this Quote

Tallulah Bankhead's quote is a funny way of revealing her belief that a liberal education is not limited to what is taught in a class. She suggests that checking out Shakespeare and the Bible, in addition to having the ability to shoot dice, are all part of a well-rounded education. This quote suggests that understanding and understanding can come from a range of sources, not just from books. It also recommends that having a broad range of skills and interests is very important in order to have a truly liberal education. Bankhead's quote is a tip that education is not practically memorizing realities and figures, but likewise about establishing a wide variety of abilities and interests.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tallulah Bankhead between January 31, 1903 and December 12, 1968. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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