Education That Accomplishes Things
When Glenn Curtiss, one of the successful aeroplane operators, was introduced to President Fallieres of France, the president was told that Curtiss did not speak French; to which the president responded, “He does better than that; he accomplishes things.” Mr. Fallieres had the proper idea of true education. Doing things is more important than speaking a dozen languages. The real practical men of the world, some of whom are exceedingly well educated in book learning, while others are very moderately so, appreciate the kind of education that fits men to do things. That education is to be valued most which fits a man to be a man physically, mentally, and spiritually.