Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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A man is not learned until he can read, write and swim.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True learning encompasses practical skills as well as academic knowledge.
This quote by Plato suggests that a person's education is incomplete without the ability to perform essential life skills like reading, writing, and swimming. It emphasizes the importance of both intellectual and practical skills in achieving a well-rounded education, indicating that learning should prepare individuals for both theoretical understanding and real-world applications.
Themes
EducationSkillsLearningKnowledgeWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In an educational seminar focused on holistic learning.
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