Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
Eleanor RooseveltRead
Each time you learn something new you must readjust the whole framework of your knowledge
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning new things requires integrating that knowledge into your existing understanding.
Eleanor Roosevelt's quote emphasizes the idea that acquiring new knowledge is not merely about adding to what we already know, but rather about reshaping and revising our entire understanding of the world. Every new insight demands that we reconsider and adapt our previous beliefs and knowledge structures, highlighting the dynamic nature of learning and intellectual growth.
Themes
LearningKnowledgeGrowthEducationUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on personal development, I might say, 'As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, each time you learn something new you must readjust the whole framework of your knowledge.'
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