“The plain fact is that education is itself a form of propaganda - a deliberate scheme to outfit the pupil, not with the capacity to weigh ideas, but with a simple appetite for gulping ideas ready-made. The aim is to make 'good' citizens, which is to say, docile and uninquisitive citizens.”
Quote by H. L. Mencken
Work
H.L. Mencken's Smart Set Criticism
H.L. Mencken's Smart Set Criticism is a compilation of his work for The Smart Set, a prominent magazine of the time. The book showcases Mencken's sharp wit and incisive commentary on a variety of subjects, including literature, politics, and social issues. Mencken's distinctive voice and his ability to challenge conventional wisdom are evident throughout the collection. more
Author
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. Born on September 12, 1880, and passing away on January 29, 1956, Mencken is renowned for his significant contributions to American culture and language, particularly through his satirical essays and critical analyses of the American establishment. more
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