Where my reason, imagination or interest were not engaged, I would not or I could not learn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill states he only learns when his reason, imagination, or interest is actively involved.
- In plain terms
- He does not learn things he does not find interesting or useful to his mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Engagement and interest are necessary conditions for effective learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from learning?
- Is interest necessary for knowledge?
Another view
It suggests ignoring information that is boring but still important.
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