The forgotten virtues: compassion and critical thinking


Our education system must move beyond rote learning and encourage students to be compassionate and think critically. —ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

LIFE is both a gift and a challenge, shaped by opportunities and obstacles. Yet, the lure of life often traps us in an illusion, compelling us to cling to it even at the cost of others or ourselves.

This illusion, fueled by the immediacy of “current pain,” blinds us to life’s impermanence. How often do we pause to reflect on these realities and question the nature of life and its fleeting illusions?

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