1. School should help you question your beliefs. - * "Now I understand that one of the important reasons for ... getting an education is to learn that the things you've believed in all your life aren't true."

2. The most meaningful gift is showing that you care. - * "There are a lot of people who will give money or materials, but very few who will give time and affection."

3. Progress is based on the work of others. - * "No one really starts anything new, Mrs. Nemur. Everyone builds on other men's failures. There is nothing really original in science."

Explanation:

Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon" revolves around the story of how a young man who is mentally handicapped was able to become intelligent through surgery. This science fiction novel explores the themes of the human life cycle, the limits of science, and the importance of knowledge over happiness.

1. The theme of questioning one's beliefs through the school or education system is shown in the quote about "getting an education is to learn that the things you've believed in all your life aren't true".

2. The theme of care as the most meaningful gift is expressed in the quote about people who give money or material things but "very few who will give time and affection".

3. And the theme of progress is based on the work of others is shown in the quote "Everyone builds on other's failures".

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