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B. F. Skinner

Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.

Education

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Education is the lasting understanding and skills that remain with a person even after they no longer remember specific facts or lessons. It highlights that true learning is deeper than memorization and continues to influence thinking and behavior over time.

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