Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Avoid compulsion and let early education be a matter of amusement. Young children learn by games; compulsory education cannot remain in the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning should be enjoyable, especially for young children, rather than forced.
In this quote, Plato emphasizes the importance of making education fun for young children. He suggests that learning through playful activities is far more effective than imposing strict educational structures, as the latter may stifle the natural curiosity and joy of learning inherent in young minds.
Themes
EducationLearningChildrenAmusementPlayCuriosity
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher may use this quote during a parent-teacher meeting to advocate for more engaging learning methods in preschool.
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