"The test and the use of man's education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind"
- Jacques Barzun
About this Quote
This quote by Jacques Barzun talks to the importance of education and the delight that originates from utilizing one's mind. It suggests that the purpose of education is to provide us with the chance to use our minds in a manner that brings us satisfaction. This might indicate anything from checking out a book, to resolving a complex issue, to engaging in a stimulating conversation. Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, however also about discovering how to use that understanding in a meaningful method. Education should be viewed as a tool to help us find pleasure in the use of our minds. It is through this pleasure that we can truly appreciate the value of education and the power of the human mind.
This quote is written / told by Jacques Barzun somewhere between November 30, 1907 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA.
The author also have 20 other quotes.
"I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and it's better than college. People should educate themselves - you can get a complete education for no money. At the end of 10 years, I had read every book in the library and I'd written a thousand stories"
