All schools, all colleges, have two great functions: to…
“All schools, all colleges, have two great functions: to confer, and to conceal, valuable knowledge. The theological knowledge which they conceal cannot justly be regarded as less valuable than that which they reveal. That is, when a man is buying a basket of strawberries it can profit him to know that the bottom half of it is rotten.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Institutions hide valuable knowledge while presenting others, like rotten strawberries.
In simple terms: Schools conceal as much as they reveal.
Key Takeaway
Question what knowledge is hidden.
Themes
education
truth
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
Key Concepts
academic curricula
information access
Questions to Reflect On
- What knowledge might be concealed in your field?
- How can you uncover hidden truths?
A Different Perspective
Hidden bias can mislead learners.