Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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We do not learn; and what we call learning is only a process of recollection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning is an act of recalling what we already know rather than acquiring new knowledge.
Plato suggests that true learning does not involve the acquisition of new information, but rather it is the process of remembering and bringing forth knowledge that already exists within us. This perspective highlights the innate understanding and wisdom we possess, implying that education serves as a means to uncover and rediscover our inner knowledge rather than fill our minds with external ideas.
Themes
LearningRecollectionKnowledgeEducationWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a discussion about the philosophy of education during a class.
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