The function of a book or a poem or a story is to delight, to enchant, to beguile.
Philip PullmanRead
Make this the golden rule, the equivalent of the Hippocratic oath: Everything we ask a child to do should be worth doing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that tasks given to children should have intrinsic value and be meaningful.
Philip Pullman's quote advocates for the importance of ensuring that every task we assign to children has a purpose and worthiness akin to the Hippocratic oath in medicine. It suggests that educational methods and objectives should be carefully considered to foster a meaningful learning experience for children, positioning their engagement as a priority in shaping their development.
Themes
EducationChildrenLearningWorthValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a teacher's speech to emphasize meaningful education.
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