“I am always ready to learn, but I do not always like being taught.” ~~ Winston Churchill
Filed Under: Learning, Teaching, Winston Churchill
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.”
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“And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” ~~ Francis Scott Key
“The objective of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”~~ Robert Maynard Hutchins
“Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.” ~~ Amelia Earhart
“It is not how many languages you can speak but whether you have anything to say.” ~~ Noah benShea
“In an effective classroom students should not only know what they are doing, they should also know why and how.” ~~ Harry K. Wong
“Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.” ~~ Frank Zappa
“Without deviation, progress is not possible.” ~~ Frank Zappa
