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Will Rogers

There's only one thing that can kill the movies, and that's education.

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Will Rogers suggests that learning or gaining knowledge can reduce the appeal of movies by making people more critical or less willing to accept them as simple entertainment. He implies that education changes how audiences view films, potentially diminishing their enjoyment or influence.

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