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Abandon Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

“We have to abandon the idea that schooling is something restricted to youth. How can it be, in a world where half the things a man knows at 20 are no longer true at 40 - and half the things he knows at 40 hadn't been discovered when he was 20?” quote by Arthur C. Clarke
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“We have to abandon the idea that schooling is something restricted to youth. How can it be, in a world where half the things a man knows at 20 are no longer true at 40 - and half the things he knows at 40 hadn't been discovered when he was 20?”

Arthur C. Clarke

About This Quote

Education should be a lifelong pursuit, not limited to youth, because knowledge evolves and becomes outdated.

In simple terms: Learn continuously throughout life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace lifelong learning.

Themes

education lifelong learning knowledge evolution

Mood

inspirational challenging

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • personal growth
  • skill updating

Key Concepts

epistemology adaptability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new skills will you learn this year?
  • How can societies support adult learners?
A Different Perspective

May overlook structural barriers to adult education.

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