I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study paintings, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain

– John Adams

We’ve arrived at that day John Adams mentions here. Fascinating, that as generations progress art becomes the focus of study. Are we wasting the opportunity?

McCullough, David. John Adams. Simon & Schuster, 2001. pg 237