Boards Quote by Anonymous
“...universities were not meant entirely, or even chiefly, as stepping-stones to an examination, but that there is something else which universities can teach and ought to teach-nay, which I feel quite sure they were originally meant to teach-something that may not have a marketable value before a Board of Examiners, but which has a permanent value for the whole of our life, and that is a real interest in our work, and, more than that, a love of our work, and, more than that, a true joy and happiness in our work...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: University Education Philosophy, early 20th century
Universities should foster intrinsic love and joy for work, not just exam preparation or
In simple terms: Teach love and joy for work, not exams
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine passion for lifelong work
Themes
education
intrinsic motivation
purpose
joy
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- academic pursuits
- personal development
- teaching philosophy
Key Concepts
humanism
self-actualization
lifelong learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions nurture love for work?
- What role does joy play in professional success?
A Different Perspective
Marketable skills alone cannot sustain lasting fulfillment
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