My Education

"I never let my schooling interfere with my education." -Mark Twain

To me, this means that he did not let what he was taught in school interfere with what he thought personally. In other words, he did not think that life's greatest lessons could be learned inside a classroom. This quote has meaning to me because I personally think that most of the important things in life are learned outside of a classroom. Yes school is important in life, but there are many other lessons to be learned. Being a good Christian, being trustworthy and honest, and being a good friend are important things to learn in life. In order to become a well rounded person you need to follow many paths. You may not receive a grade for these lessons, but they can be as significant as any formal math, English, or science class. In my opinion, people can go through difficult times that can test their faith, dignity, and character. How a person gets through those tests will mean a lot more than any other A, B, or C that they receive on a report card. A person can go to school and make straight A's and be successful in the classroom, but if that person is mean and disrespectful to others, they will not live a happy life. Learning to be kind and respectful to others around you is a more valuable lesson than something learned in a classroom. So do not forget to keep learning, even outside of school.