Art Quote by William Cory
““You go to a great school not so much for knowledge as for arts and habits; for the habit of attention, for the art of expression, for the art of assuming, at a moment’s notice, a new intellectual position, for the art of entering quickly into another person’s thoughts, for the habit of submitting to censure and refutation, for the art of indicating assent or dissent in graduated terms… And above all, you go to a great school for self-knowledge.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Learning, William Cory, 1975
Great schools teach habits of attention, expression, and self‑knowledge beyond factual knowledge.
In simple terms: Schools shape habits and self‑understanding.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate attentiveness and reflective thinking.
Themes
education
self‑knowledge
habits
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- debate clubs
- personal journaling
- peer feedback
Key Concepts
attention habit
expressive skill
intellectual flexibility
refutation tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit will you develop now?
- How does self‑knowledge affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Habits require practice beyond school years.
