Art Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1905
Education can distort knowledge into dogma, turning learning into empty ritual.
In simple terms: Education may become hollow.
Question what you learn.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic curriculum
- self‑directed study
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can learning stay meaningful?
- What practices prevent intellectual stagnation?
May generalize all universities.