Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education means listening without losing temper or confidence.
- In plain terms
- Good learning is staying calm and confident while listening.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate composure to absorb new ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay calm when challenged?
- What boosts your confidence while learning?
Another view
Strong emotions can sometimes fuel deeper insight.
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Education is...hanging around until you've caught on.
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