Reading and writing and arithmetic, and things like that. Just as I suspected - a classical education. I have nothing against a classical education as such. I realize that mathematics, Greek and Latin are excellent for the discipline of the mind. But in the broad view, a classical education is not a true education.
Life is real, life is earnest.
One must face it with a practical education. David squirmed uncomfortably. You do not have a true, practical education - you are not ready for Life. I, my boy, am going to take you under my wing. To all corners of the earth.