The students who came first seemed to be fond of memorizing long and complicated “rules” in grammar and mathematics, but had little thought or knowledge of applying these rules to their everyday affairs of their life.
Washington observes the initial students at Tuskegee, noting their preference for rote memorization over practical application of knowledge.
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