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Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.
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Meaning
This quote means much of education consists in unlearning false assumptions and bad teaching. Growth often begins by discarding what was wrongly learned.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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