The presentations and conceptions of the average man of the world are formed and dominated not by the full and pure desire for knowledge as an end in itself but by the struggle to adapt himself favourably to the conditions of life.
The intellectual takes as a starting point his self and relates the world to his own sensibilities the scientist accepts an existing field of knowledge and seeks to map out the unexplored terrain.
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I think education is one of the greatest tools for most kids not only to expand their book knowledge but their ability to experience new things – I think it opens more doors than any other experience I can think of.