Engineers Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Very nice sort of place, Oxford, I should think, for people that like that sort of place. They teach you to be a gentleman there. In the polytechnic they teach you to be an engineer or such like. See?”
About This Quote
Source Play: Pygmalion, 1913
Oxford is portrayed as a refined place that shapes gentlemen, contrasting with technical training elsewhere.
In simple terms: Oxford refines character, not just intellect.
Key Takeaway
Value holistic education.
Themes
education
class
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- higher education
- career planning
- personal development
- networking
Key Concepts
socialization
elitism
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities does a liberal arts education foster?
- How can technical and cultural learning complement each other?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical skills.
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