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“Colleges don't make fools, they only develop them.” quote by George Horace Lorimer
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“Colleges don't make fools, they only develop them.”

George Horace Lorimer

About This Quote

Source Magazine: The Saturday Evening Post, 1922

Colleges don’t create fools; they shape existing ones.

In simple terms: College refines, not creates, foolishness.

Key Takeaway

Seek critical thinking beyond formal education.

Themes

education critical thinking development foolishness

Mood

skeptical inquisitive

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • college coursework
  • self-study
  • career training
  • public debates

Key Concepts

pedagogy self-improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can individuals avoid becoming foolish despite education?
  • What role does self-education play?
A Different Perspective

Institutional influence can be limited.

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