Education Quote by William Somerset Maugham
““When I came back from France they all wanted me to go to college. I couldn't. After what I'd been through I felt I couldn't go back to school. I learnt nothing at my prep school anyway. I felt I couldn't enter into a freshman's life. They wouldn't have liked me. I didn't want to act a part I didn't feel. And I didn't think the instructors would teach me the sort of things I wanted to know.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Of Human Bondage, 1915
He feels alienated from academic life after trauma, believing he cannot fit in or learn what he truly wants.
In simple terms: He doubts returning to school after hardship.
Key Takeaway
Seek learning environments that fit personal needs.
Themes
education
alienation
trauma
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- post‑war adjustment
- career change
- personal growth
Key Concepts
identity
learning
social integration
Questions to Reflect On
- What learning setting would feel safe for you?
- How can trauma be addressed in education?
A Different Perspective
His view may overlook alternative educational paths.
