It assists a person to rise above banality and sordidity, lifting him out of cultural barbarism and acquainting him with civilised culture. It illuminates his mind with learning, the thought and experience of generations uncounted. Giving him knowledge it helps him to understand the world, his place and his duties. It helps him to rise above his circumstances, even adversity, to master his destiny. History, theology, moral philosophy and poetry help him to realise more fully the range of action which is open to him and the implication and consequence of various actions.
True education instils discipline, discernment, refinement and subtlety of thought.
It develops a capacity to appreciate nobility. It strengthens the mind, develops its finer sensibilities and irradiates it with grace and beauty. The incidence of education of a high standard is a mark of a civilised nation. It is both a contributing factor towards and a result of, such eminence. It helps to produce responsible, productive, prudent, creative and erudite citizens.