The statement contributes to the thought that people that know less, have less to worry about. ALthough that may be true, knowledge opens up many opportunities and an more open mind. In the book, when Montag starts to read books, he realizes that books render knowledge and happiness to people. Books also help to bring creativity to the mind of students. Furthermore, the quote from the book relates to the article. Centenary College is narrowing the choices of knowledge for students, and forcing them to pick from a select few. This relates to Fahrenheit 451 when they took away the books and ideas, forcing them to focus on only their job. Both these acts exemplify the creativity and excitement being taken out of students everyday