Children Quote by Epictetus
““Be careful to leave your sons [and daughters] well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant." [in brackets: though I have only sons, I am--of course--someone's daughter]””
About This Quote
Teach children well rather than making them rich, because educated hopes surpass material wealth.
In simple terms: Education outweighs wealth for future generations.
Prioritize knowledge over riches.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family
- schooling
- mentorship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance between wealth and education is ideal?
- How does moral education shape society?
Wealth can provide opportunities education.