a few quotes on learning

Each time I have graduated, my dad told me the same thing: "now your real education can begin."  He instilled in me from the beginning to use "formal education" as a way to learn how to learn.

In fact, learning is a natural part of my family.  My dad studies in order to prepare for his sermons; my mom is a teacher.  And all of us love learning a few good random facts.

In fact, I love learning.  Perhaps that is one reason I became a teacher and researcher.  As a teacher, I can pass on my love of learning others--giving them the tools to continue to learn on their own.  Being a researcher, gives me an excuse to continue learning so that I can become a better teacher.  And, like it has been said before, if you wanna learn, teach. 

As I prepare for the upcoming semesmter of courses, I want to share with you some of my favorite quotes on education and learning.

“He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.”  ~Chinese Proverb

"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence." ~Abigail Adams

"Genius is one percent inspiration, and ninety-nine percent perspiration." ~Thomas A. Edison

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” ~Chinese Proverb

"The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~Albert Einstein

"I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn."  ~Albert Einstein

"Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I'll remember. Involve me, I'll understand." ~Chinese Proverb

"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."  ~Pablo Picasso

"The more you know, the more you know you don't know." ~Aristotle

"I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma." ~Eartha Kitt

"Learning how to learn is life's most important skill."  ~Tony Buzan

"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers." ~Voltaire

"Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous." ~Confucius

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin

This post was submitted to the Carnival of Beauty sponsored by Sallie at A Gracious Home.  This week the theme is The Beauty of Learning and is hosted by Blair at Scribblings by Blair.