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People are born with intrinsic motivation, self-esteem, dignity, curiosity to learn, joy in learning.
W. Edwards Deming
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Individuals naturally possess an eagerness to learn and a sense of self-worth.

W. Edwards Deming highlights the innate qualities that drive human behavior, particularly the intrinsic motivation and curiosity that people are born with. He suggests that when individuals are supported in their learning environments, these natural inclinations can flourish, leading to personal growth and fulfillment.

Themes

Intrinsic MotivationLearningSelf-EsteemCuriosityEducation

In practice

Example use cases

During a workshop, a speaker highlighted the importance of intrinsic motivation in fostering effective learning.

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