Quotation by

William Godwin

Let us not, in the eagerness of our haste to educate, forget all the ends of education.

Education

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William Godwin is warning that while it is important to teach quickly or efficiently, we must still remember the full purpose and goals of education. He emphasizes that rushing should not cause us to overlook the broader reasons why education exists, such as developing critical thinking, character, and understanding.

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