What good is it if you read Plato and never clean your toilet? asked my mother, reverting to the values of Jubilee.
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In Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women," the narrator reflects on her mother's pragmatic view of life. She questions the value of intellectual pursuits, like reading Plato, if they do not translate into everyday responsibilities, such as maintaining a clean home. This sentiment highlights the tension between highbrow knowledge and practical living, suggesting that true wisdom encompasses both thought and action.
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