To understand a text, you must understand its context - Edward Said

This quote is attributed to Edward Said.

"To understand a text, you must understand its context"

Edward Said Education

Literary Critic, Theorist Palestinian-American 1935–2003

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"Secular humanism is not a negation of religion; it is a form of religion"

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."