“There is nothing that makes the mind more elastic and expandable than discovering how the world works. Developing and rewarding curiosity will be where innovation finds its future.”

—  Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

From an editorial on Inside Higher Ed. http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2013/10/17/liberal-arts-are-best-preparation-even-business-career-essay.

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