“Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds.” ~~ Plato
Filed Under: Children, Education, Enthusiasm, Plato
This collection of education quotes was inspired by the following quote from William Butler Yeats:
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
Welcome. I am Barbara Feldman, a syndicated newspaper columnist, online publisher, blogger, tech evangelist, empty-nest mom and wife. Read more.
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~~ Milton Berle
“The wisest mind has something yet to learn.” ~~ George Santayana
“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.”~~ Oprah Winfrey
“Only the educated are free.” ~~ Epictetus
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” ~~ Thomas A. Edison
“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” ~~ Sir Winston Churchill
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” ~~ Edmund Hillary
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