There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.

John Adams (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founder, statesman; US President (1797–1801)
(Misattributed)
    (Source)

While often misattributed to the 2nd President of the United States, it was actually written by American writer and historian James Truslow Adams (1878–1949) in his essay (1929-06), "To 'Be' or to 'Do,'" Forum magazine, Vol. 81, No. 6.

Variants:

  • "There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live."
  • "There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live."