Education in the United States is a passion and a paradox. Millions want it, and commend it, and are busy about it. At the same time they degrade it by trying to get it free of charge and free of work.


The House of Intellect (ed. 1959)

Jacques Barzun Quotes

Education in the United States is a passion and a paradox. Millions want it, and commend it, and are busy about it. At the same time they degrade it...

Education in the United States is a passion and a paradox. Millions want it, and commend it, and are busy about it. At the same time they degrade it...

Education in the United States is a passion and a paradox. Millions want it, and commend it, and are busy about it. At the same time they degrade it...

Education in the United States is a passion and a paradox. Millions want it, and commend it, and are busy about it. At the same time they degrade it...