Crows pick out the eyes of the dead, when the dead have no longer need of them; but flatterers mar the soul of the living, and her eyes they blind.
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What is learned without pleasure is forgotten without remorse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning should be enjoyable for it to be retained long-term.
This quote by Epictetus emphasizes the importance of pleasure in the learning process. It suggests that if knowledge is acquired without enjoyment, it is easily forgotten, highlighting the connection between joy in learning and the retention of that knowledge.
Themes
LearningPleasureEducationRetentionKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovative teaching methods, one might reference this quote to advocate for more engaging educational practices.
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