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Confidence Quote by Owen Jones

“Private schools do confer other advantages, of course: whether it be networks, or a sense of confidence that can shade into a poisonous sense of social superiority.” quote by Owen Jones
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“Private schools do confer other advantages, of course: whether it be networks, or a sense of confidence that can shade into a poisonous sense of social superiority.”

Owen Jones

About This Quote

Source Article: "The Hidden Benefits of Private Schools," The Guardian, 2018

Private schools offer networking and confidence, which can devolve into elitist attitudes.

In simple terms: Elite schools boost confidence and networks.

Key Takeaway

Foster humility alongside confidence.

Themes

education social class confidence

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • school choice debates
  • mentorship programs
  • inclusive curricula

Key Concepts

networking elitism social mobility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools teach confidence without superiority?
  • What role should public schools play in social equity?
A Different Perspective

Confidence can become arrogance without self-awareness.

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