Educated person Quote by Edith Hamilton
““It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought—that is to be educated." [ Saturday Evening Post , September 27, 1958]””
About This Quote
Source Article: Saturday Evening Post, September 27, 1958
Education should be valued for the joy and intellectual enrichment it brings, not merely for utilitarian outcomes; true learning expands one's worldview.
In simple terms: Education is about joy and expanding thought, not just utility.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love of learning beyond practical goals.
Themes
education philosophy
personal growth
intellectual curiosity
lifelong learning
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
educational
humanistic
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- personal development programs
- public lectures
- community workshops
Key Concepts
humanism
critical thinking
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators foster pleasure in learning?
- What role does curiosity play in personal fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on utility can diminish intrinsic motivation.
