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Category Archives: curious
Only the educated are free.
Only the educated are free – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an interesting quote from a person born a slave and with the permission of his owner, studied philosophy and became quite good at it. Back then, slaves … Continue reading
We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them.
We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them. – Rousseau What does that mean? This quote interested me as I was taught this way as a child. Books to read, ideas and demon-strations provided, … Continue reading
Posted in curious, habits, learning, passion, potential, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, sciences, taste, teach
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Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth.
Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is an alternate translation of “Natura inest mentibus nostris insatiabilis quædam cupiditas veri videndi.” in Latin, or in English: … Continue reading
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? This, as is frequently the case, is a Twitter-friendly excerpt. The more complete quote is as follows: “Nothing in the world can take … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, curious, education, genius, persistence, talent
Tagged @goutallier, Calvin Coolidge, nothing, persistence, wold
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The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.
The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see. – Alexandra K. Trenfor – no bio What does that mean? This is a nice quote, getting directly to the heart of … Continue reading
Posted in curious, discovery, knowledge, learning, personal growth, thinking
Tagged @SaltyBlackBroad, Alexandra K. Trenfor, look, show, teachers
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Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. – T. S. Eliot What does that mean? I like this quote, as it says something perfectly logical, but which few people have actually … Continue reading
See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.
See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about perspective. It also shows that ‘Keeping up with the Joneses‘ has been going on … Continue reading
Posted in curious, deception, emotion, honest, judgement, observation
Tagged @mister_quotes, better, consider, Seneca, worse
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The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.
The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself. – Edward Bulwar-Lytton What does that mean? Lets start with a definition. Dogma is defined as an authoritarian set … Continue reading
Posted in curious, education, inspire, personal growth, thinking, understanding
Tagged @thequote, Edward Bulwar-Lytton, inspires, suggests, teacher
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Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.
Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt. – Clarence Darrow What does that mean? Imagine a situation where children don’t ever doubt an adult. All is well, until that adult is a predator, right? Yes, there are times … Continue reading
Posted in curious, discovery, honest, observation, question, tact
Tagged @QuoteLeadership, Clarence Darrow, doubt, think, tragedy
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Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse.
Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse. – African Proverb What does that mean? This quote talks about curiosity, knowledge, and the lack of either. It is one thing to not know. That can be fixed … Continue reading
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Tagged @quotedojo, African Proverb, bad, know, worse
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Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.
Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. – Edwin Hubble What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me as it demonstrates the two parts of Science. There is that … Continue reading
Posted in curious, imagination, knowledge, observation, question, thinking
Tagged @ScienceChannel, Edwin Hubble, explores, senses, universe
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Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas. – Marie Curie What does that mean? This is both interesting and sexist sounding at the same time. Another term for being curious about people (and the discussions that accompany the discoveries) … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, curious, humanitarianism, imagination, knowledge, time
Tagged @RichSimmondsZA, curious, ideas, Marie Curie, people
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If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn’t need to have the rest of the universities attached.
If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn’t need to have the rest of the universities attached. – Judith Martin What does that mean? Despite all the hype and celebration of the internet as a method to learn, reading alone isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, curious, discovery, education, knowledge, observation
Tagged @JustJivanta, directions, Judith Martin, libraries, suffice
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One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.
One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. What does that mean? This quote says that new thoughts, new ideas (especially the big ones) permanently change our minds. Our thought … Continue reading
Posted in curious, discovery, improve, obstacles, passion, question
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, idea, mind, Oliver Wendell Holmes, stretched
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