What I believe this means is that we don't have to survive and learn but we can choose to. I disagree and agree with this quote. The reason why I disagree is because I think it depends on what kind of learning. If it is the learning for school, then it really isn't mandatory however, you will be struggling and may be having difficulties in life. I think that learning in school may not be mandatory because you can't learn if you refuse to learn it, but it may be mandatory to live and survive in this world. If you want to go to college, then you need to learn in school, and if you want a specific occupation, then you still have to attend school