The purpose of education is not to “enlighten the mind” or anything of the sort; it must focus on a single essential thing, if possible: not to transfer knowledge to students, but to instill in them the desire to acquire it.

 Everything is forbidden at school. Not simply because of rules, but out of envy. Let’s say I bring a computer there—others who see it will want the same, and since I cannot be granted special treatment, it is not the rule itself that makes this impossible, but the social impossibility it creates. If everyone were allowed to bring a computer, they would, and then no one would remain to listen to the lessons. Ironically, the only thing that can make students focus on lessons is pressure and restriction, because in their natural state they are not interested in such boring subjects. Thus, the purpose of education is not to “enlighten the mind” or anything of the sort; it must focus on a single essential thing, if possible: not to transfer knowledge to students, but to instill in them the desire to acquire it.