The Economic Times

Quote of the day by George Santayana: 'A child educated only at school is an uneducated child.' Spanish-American philosopher's lesson on real meaning of education

While a school can help us learn how to read and the basics of maths, it cannot give us a holistic education. Years ago, eminent philosopher George Santayana explained that learning is a lifelong process and children should be encouraged to learn not just from textbooks but also from observing nature and relationships they form.