Learning is not a gift, it's a privilege.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Learning is earned through opportunity and effort.
- In plain terms
- Learning is not automatic.
- What can you take from it?
- Cherish learning chances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you value learning?
- What access do you have?
Another view
Some innate curiosity drives learning without external privilege.
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