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Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.
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The quote says education is part of life as it is happening, not merely training for a later stage. Learning should shape a person’s present experiences, choices, and growth. “A process of living” presents education as ongoing activity, rather than something completed before real life begins.
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