Aldous Huxley Quote - Higher education is not necessarily a guarantee of higher virtue.

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Higher education is not necessarily a guarantee of higher virtue.

"Higher education is not necessarily a guarantee of higher virtue."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Character
Tags: Character Education ethics Reflective Sober

Meaning of this quote

Academic attainment does not by itself establish ethical character.

Key takeaway: Assess education and conduct as related but distinct matters.

Origin of the quote

Published prose: Brave New World Revisited.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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