The test and use of a man’s education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind.

jacques barzun
Jacques Barzun (1907-2012) French-American historian, educator, polymath
Saturday Evening Post, “Science vs the Humanities” (3 May 1958)

 
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
Link to this post | No comments
More quotes by Barzun, Jacques

Thoughts? Comments? Corrections? Feedback?