And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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In order to learn, one must change one's mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning requires an openness to change and adapt our perspectives.
This quote emphasizes the necessity of being flexible in our thinking for effective learning. It suggests that in order to truly absorb new knowledge, we must be willing to let go of our preconceived notions and embrace new ideas, which is fundamental for personal growth and intellectual development.
Themes
LearnChangeMindsetGrowthEducation
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher using this quote to inspire students to embrace new learning methods.
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