"The test and the use of man’s education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind." ― Jacques Barzun Topic(s): Education More From Jacques Barzun "Schools are not intended to moralize a wicked world, but to impart knowledge and develop intelligence, with only two social aims in mind: prepare to take on one’s share in the world’s work, and perhaps in addition, lend a hand in improving society, after schooling is done." "Music is intended and designed for sentient beings that have hopes and purposes and emotions." "Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition." More In Education "It may be that the satisfaction I need depends on my going away, so that when I’ve gone and come back, I’ll find it at home."― Rumi "I don’t want to scrounge around and be homeless, and I want to finish my education."― Callan McAuliffe "Money spent on carbon cuts is money we can’t use for effective investments in food aid, micronutrients, HIV/AIDS prevention, health and education infrastructure, and clean water and sanitation."― Bjorn Lomborg