“And what is a good citizen? Simply one who never says, does or thinks anything that is unusual. Schools are maintained in order to bring this uniformity up to the highest possible point. A school is a hopper into which children are heaved while they are still young and tender; therein they are pressed into certain standard shapes and covered from head to heels with official rubber-stamps.”
Henry Louis Mencken
Henry Louis Mencken, commonly known as H. L. Mencken in America, was an American writer, journalist, literary critic, columnist, satirist, and cultural critic of German descent.
This quote vividly reveals the danger of uniformity in education and society, prompting reflection on individuality and freedom.
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Henry Louis Mencken on the Good Citizen: The Truth About Education and Uniformity
Henry Louis Mencken reveals the danger of uniformity in education and calls for the value of individuality and freedom.
Henry Louis Mencken (1880–1956) was an influential American writer, journalist, and critic of German heritage. Known for his sharp social commentary and satire, he addressed issues of culture, politics, and society.
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