“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin
Filed Under: Benjamin Franklin, Intelligence, Wisdom
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.
“Joy is but the sign that creative emotion is fulfilling its purpose.” ~~ Charles Du Bos
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” ~~ Thomas A. Edison
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” ~~ Andy Warhol
“Freedom of teaching and of opinion in book or press is the foundation for the sound and natural development of any people.” ~~ Albert Einstein
“Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater.” ~~ Gail Godwin
“You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” ~~ Steven Wright
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~~ George Bernard Shaw
