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Sydney J. Harris

The primary purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place in which to spend one's leisure.

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Sydney J. Harris means that the main goal of a liberal education is to develop a mind that enjoys thoughtful and meaningful activities during free time.

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