There is so much potential out there in young people and they aren't getting the right information or being encouraged in the right ways. This is our duty as a society.
Benjamin CarsonRead
By reading so much, my vocabulary automatically improved along with my comprehension.
Interpretation
Reading enhances vocabulary and understanding.
Benjamin Carson emphasizes the importance of reading in personal development. He explains that through extensive reading, one can naturally improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills, which are vital for effective communication and understanding complex concepts.
In practice
This quote would be perfect for a speech at a literacy event.
There is so much potential out there in young people and they aren't getting the right information or being encouraged in the right ways. This is our duty as a society.
Being a doctor at Johns Hopkins does not make me any better in God's sight than the individual who has not had the opportunity to gain such an education but who still works hard.
And I've always said, 'If two people think the same thing about everything, one of them isn't necessary.' We need to be able to understand that if we're going to make real progress.
You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a valuable person. You become valuable because of the knowledge that you have. And that doesn't mean you won't fail sometimes. The important thing is to keep trying.
If we recognize our talents and use them appropriately, and choose a field that uses those talents, we will rise to the top of our field.
You know, many people have said that I'm on the edge and I'm maverick for some of the big operations that I've done. I'm not at all. I pray; I ask God to give me wisdom, 'Should I do it?', guidance in terms of how to do it, who to consult with. All those kind of things are incredibly important.
My main hope is eventually, in modern education field, introduce education about warm-heartedness, not based on religion, but based on common experience and a common sort of sense, and then scientific finding.
We've found that service learning builds life skills, leadership and a sense of global citizenship that makes helping a lifelong habit.
Good writing is lean and confident.
In a library, you can find small miracles and truth, and you might find something that will make you laugh so hard that you will get shushed, in the friendliest way. I have found sanctuary in libraries my whole life, and there is sanctuary there now, from the war, from the storms of our families and our own minds. Libraries are like mountains or meadows or creeks: sacred space. So this afternoon, I'll walk to the library.
Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words.
The real role of leadership in education ... is not and should not be command and control. The real role of leadership is climate control, creating a climate of possibility.
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