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3 Quotes That Made Me Think
The value of quotes is often overrated. However, one thing quotes are great for is making you think deeply about a seemingly simple concept.
Here are 3 quotes that made me think this week.
“A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.”
— Mark Twain
This quote made me think about wasted talent. We all have skills that we don’t put into use very often. What is the point of having a skill that you never use?
“Spoon feeding, in the long run, teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.”
― E.M. Forster
Any parent or educator understands the urge to solve every problem for their child/student. However, it is usually more effective to give someone the tools they need to solve a problem. Then sit back and let them struggle through it themselves.
“Free education is abundant, all over the Internet. It’s the desire to learn that’s scarce.”
— Naval Ravikant
I have always thought that curiosity was one of the most underrated traits. In today's world, curiosity will take you a long way. The answers you are curious about are often one book or google search away.
