Through learning we grow, becoming more than we were before, and in that sense learning is unselfish, because it results in the transformation of what we were before, a setting aside of the old self in favor of a more complex one.
—Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1934–2021) Hungarian-American Psychologist
My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child.
—Louisa May Alcott (1832–88) American Novelist
The difference between what the most and the least learned people know is inexpressibly trivial in relation to that which is unknown.
—Albert Einstein (1879–1955) German-born Physicist
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.
—Will Rogers (1879–1935) American Actor, Rancher, Humorist
In every man there is something wherein I may learn of him, and in that I am his pupil.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
—John Wooden (1910–2010) American Sportsperson
Income seldom exceeds personal development.
—Jim Rohn (1930–2009) American Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker
There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn what we need to learn; whatever steps we take, they’re necessary to reach the places we’ve chosen to go.
—Richard Bach (b.1936) American Novelist, Aviator
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
—Confucius (551–479 BCE) Chinese Philosopher
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.
—Henry Ford (1863–1947) American Businessperson, Engineer
Work as if you were to live one hundred years; pray as if you were to die tomorrow.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
Change is the end result of all true learning. Change involves three things: First, a dissatisfaction with self—a felt void or need; second, a decision to change to fill the void or need; and third, a conscious dedication to the process of growth and change—the willful act of making the change, doing something.
—Leo Buscaglia (1924–98) American Motivational Speaker
Learning is a treasury whose keys are queries.
—Arabic Proverb
The more you learn, the more you become aware of what you have yet to learn.
—Steve Pavlina (b.1971) American Motivational Speaker
Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all.
—Thomas Szasz (1920–2012) Hungarian-American Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst
It is not hard to learn more. What is hard is to unlearn when you discover yourself wrong.
—Martin H. Fischer
In a world that is constantly changing, there is no one subject or set of subjects that will serve you for the foreseeable future, let alone for the rest of your life. The most important skill to acquire now is learning how to learn.
—John Naisbitt American Trend Analyst
Hasty conclusions are the mark of a fool; a wise man doubteth; a fool rageth and is confident; the novice saith, “I am sure that it is so” the better learned answers, “Peradventure, it may be so; but, I pray thee, inquire.” It is a little learning, and but a little, which makes men conclude hastily. Experience and humility teach modesty and fear.
—Jeremy Taylor
In a philosophical dispute, he gains most who is defeated, since he learns most.
—Epicurus (c.341–270 BCE) Greek Philosopher
The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.
—Mortimer J. Adler (1902–2001) American Philosopher, Educator
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater.
—William Hazlitt (1778–1830) English Essayist
Never stop learning; knowledge doubles every fourteen months.
—Anthony J. D’Angelo
One comes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whether the statement be true of false. It comes to be dominating thought in one’s mind.
—Robert Collier (1885–1950) American Self-Help Author
You cannot, I repeat, successfully acquire it and preserve your modesty at the same time.
—Seneca the Younger (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) (c.4 BCE–65 CE) Roman Stoic Philosopher, Statesman, Tragedian
Take good hold of instruction and don’t let her go, keep her for she is your life.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Learning teaches how to carry things in suspense, without prejudice, till you resolve.
—Francis Bacon (1561–1626) English Philosopher
People with a high level of personal mastery are able to consistently realize the results that matter most deeply to them—in effect, they approach their life as an artist would approach a work of art. The do that by becoming committed to their own lifelong learning.
—Peter Senge (b.1947) American Management Consultant, Author, Scientist
Learning, though it is useful when we know how to make a right use of it, yet considered as in our own power, and to those who trust to it without seeking a superior guidance, is usually the source of perplexity, strife, skepticism, and infidelity. It is indeed, like a sword in a madman’s hands, which gives him the more opportunity of hurting himself than others.
—John Newton (1725–1807) English Clergyman, Writer
You must continue to gain expertise, but avoid thinking like an expert.
—Denis Waitley (b.1933) American Motivational Speaker, Author
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
—Confucius (551–479 BCE) Chinese Philosopher
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