What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
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A man learns to skate by staggering about and making a fool of himself. Indeed he progresses in all things by resolutely making a fool of himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning often involves making mistakes and feeling foolish.
George Bernard Shaw suggests that growth and learning are processes that require a willingness to embrace failure and the discomfort of not knowing. He emphasizes that progress comes from the courage to take risks and the humility to accept that we may look foolish along the way.
Themes
LearningFailureCourageGrowthProgress
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote to encourage students to try new things without fear of failure.
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