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Martin Luther King, Jr.

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.

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Education should help people develop the ability to focus deeply and analyze situations carefully. True learning combines smart thinking with strong moral values to create well-rounded individuals.

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