Education Quote by Bertolt Brecht
““Knowledge is just a commodity. It is acquired in order to be resold. All those who have grown out of going to school have to do their learning virtually in secret, for anyone who admits the he has still something to learn devalues himself as a man whose knowledge is inadequate.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Mother Courage and Her Children, 1939
Knowledge is treated as a marketable product, reducing learning to a transaction and discouraging humility.
In simple terms: Learning becomes a commodity, not a personal growth.
Key Takeaway
Value learning for growth, not resale.
Themes
education
humility
commodification
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- online self‑study
- career development
- personal reflection
- academic research
- mentorship
Key Concepts
capitalism
self-worth
learning mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing knowledge as a commodity affect your willingness to learn?
- What can you do to keep learning humble?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore the collaborative nature of knowledge creation.
