Education Quote by Frank Morton McMurry
““There is one right thing for the student to do, that is, to develop the habit of weighing worths, of sensing the relative values of the facts that he meets.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Education, 1903
Students should habitually assess the importance of information, comparing facts to determine relevance.
In simple terms: Learn to judge the value of facts.
Key Takeaway
Practice evaluating information critically.
Themes
critical thinking
education
valuation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- research projects
- daily news consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
information literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which facts matter most?
- What methods improve your weighing of information?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on intuition can mislead judgments.
