Education doesnt make you happy. Nor does freedom. We dont become happy just because were free if we are. Or because weve been educated if we have. But because education may be the means by which we realize we are happy. It opens our eyes, our ears, tells us where delights are lurking, convinces us that there is only one freedom of any importance whatsoever, that of the mind, and gives us the assurance the confidence to walk the path our mind, our educated mind, offers.

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Themes

  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
  • Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment
  • Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth

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