Plato Quote by William J. O'Malley
““The schools turn wonder into drudgery and uniqueness into aberration. Acceptance by the dulled others becomes worth almost any surrender, and nothing is worth the price of solitude: to read, to ponder, to paint, to pray. In the new Plato’s cave, we have the electronic shadows to make the unreal true and to give us an ersatz peace — even though every ad ever produced is deliberately formulated to make us unhappy.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown philosophical commentary
Education can suppress wonder, leading to conformity and loss of solitude.
In simple terms: School can stifle creativity.
Key Takeaway
Seek solitary creative pursuits.
Themes
education
conformity
solitude
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- learning environments
- artistic practice
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
philosophy
media critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education nurture wonder?
- What solitary activities restore creativity?
A Different Perspective
Not all schooling is harmful.
