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“Only the childish and immature mind can lose by learning that much in the Old Testament is poetical and that some of the stories are not true historically. Poetry is a superior medium for conveying religious truth.”
Ralph Vary Chamberlin (1879–1967) first seen 1910 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Some Early Hebrew Legends" (1910)
“I commenced the study of the Chinese language at the University of Munich. I had then about 3 years in Germany, engaged in various studies. Happening to notice the announcement of a course of lectures on the language of the Chinese by Professor Neumman, the interest I have always taken in the people, induced me to employ an otherwise vacant hour in learning something of their tongue.”
Thomas Taylor Meadows (1815–1868) said by 1868 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science, especially evolutionary sciences, can only proceed from learning about theories of hypotheses that do not stand the test of time.”
Jeffrey H. Schwartz (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Is learning a venture in spiritual freedom that is humanism, or is it a routine process of animal training?”
Everett Dean Martin (1880–1941) said by 1941 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Constrained by habits and acculturalization, we have less choice than we imagine. Many apparently momentous decisions were actually determined within us long ago. In the long run, the most powerful choice we can make is where to focus our attention. Attention is healing. Attention is the bridge in relationship. And attention facilitates change and learning.”
Charles Eisenstein (born 1967) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Charles Eisenstein, Oral presentation in Baltimore, MD March 2012
“Don't show off your learning; that's just another way of style.”
George Washington Plunkitt (1842–1924) said by 1924 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Mentorship is a two-way street. While I was learning from them [brilliant mentors] - and their years of experience and expertise - what I was giving back was equally important. I brought fresh insights and new perspectives to their thinking.”
Steve Blank (born 1953) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering," at huffingtonpost.com, posted 05/24/2016.
“District lines assure that the student population is somewhat homogeneous, and that there can be some schools that create an actual learning environment.”
Jeffrey Tucker (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you are unable to change many aspects of your work, you must alter your mindset – learning to stop thinking about your work as boring or dull; viewing the glass as half full rather than half empty; finding the positives in your daily work and career.”
Nigel Cumberland (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thankfully, life is a university. Everything that you do or experience can teach you something, triggering inside you new thoughts, insights and realizations. You might be inclined to forget or ignore experiences that did not go well. Don’t. Learning from your mistakes and things that cause you pain is invaluable. The greatest lessons can come from the lowest moments in your life.”
Nigel Cumberland (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope that we all agree that the aim is to provide the right education for every child. For some children, that will be an education that is firmly based in learning practical and vocational skills. For others, it will be an education based on academic excellence.”
Theresa May (born 1956) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Maiden speech to Parliament (2 June 1997).
“We must also focus on helping those most vulnerable to having their jobs displaced due to the rapid pace of technological change, and work together to assist them in learning a new skill so they can continue to provide for themselves and for their families.”
Ivanka Trump (born 1981) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 6 March 2019
“Randolph Bourne has not been forgotten, not completely. People are still reading his work. They're still talking about his ideas and about his memorable phrases. The most famous of these has gradually become so widely quoted in our culture that millions of people have heard it, even heard it repeatedly, without ever learning who originally wrote or said it: "War is the health of the State.”
Jeff Riggenbach (1947–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the early twenty-first century, perhaps the most important artistic genre is science fiction. Very few people read the latest articles in the fields of machine learning or genetic engineering. Instead, movies such as The Matrix and Her and TV series such as Westworld and Black Mirror shape how people understand the most important technological, social and economic developments of our time.”
Yuval Noah Harari (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We consider ourselves the leading military school in the country, and we want to stay there. We adapt to change very well; we recognize different learning styles and we adapt to that. We maintain our standards and use the military model as a way to provide structure in education.”
Wheeler L. Baker (born 1938) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Baker's comments in a May 15, 2009 press release from Hargrave Military Academy, celebrating the school's 100th graduation.
“Multiplication of whole Numbers ...Note, that for the more easie solution of this proposition, it were necessary to have in memory the multiplication of the 9 simple Characters among themselves, learning them by rote out of the Table here placed...”
Simon Stevin (1548–1620) said by 1620 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“At its fundamentally flawed core, the aim of almost any learning program is to help us become who we are not... From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to our shortcomings than to our strengths.”
Tom Rath (born 1975) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As cited in: Patrick Hollingworth (2016), The Light and Fast Organisation. p. 156
“Insightful learning is usually regarded as having four characteristics: (1) the transition from presolution to solution is sudden and complete; (2) performance based on a solution gained by insight is usually smooth and free of errors; (3) a solution to a problem gained by insight is retained for a considerable length of time; (4) a principle gained by insight is easily applied to other problems.”
Baldwin R. Hergenhahn (1934–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: p. 276: Summary of the conclusions that the Gestaltists reached about insightful learning; as cited in Hergenhahn (2008)
“I love research. I love learning...”
“For those who wish to know more and to draw nearer, the Path is open. But the man who aspires to approach the Masters can reach them only by making himself unselfish as they are unselfish, by learning to forget the personal self, and by devoting himself wholly to the service of humanity as they do.”
Charles Webster Leadbeater (1854–1934) said by 1934 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We have ranged over all the main phases of human information processing - from information encoding, storage, retrieval, and transformation to output. We have considered the role of consciousness in the analysis and selection of stimuli, in learning and memory, and in the production of voluntary responses, including those requiring planning and creativity.”
Max Velmans (born 1942) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The first way in which one notices that a sentiment structure is different from an erg is that the emotional (ergic goal) qualities which enter it are very diverse, whereas in an erg they are all of one quality, e. g., gregariousness, sex... The sentiment brings together attitudes, in fact, with several different ergic roots, but only one source of learning.”
Raymond Cattell (1905–1998) said by 1998 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In a universe where I believe meaning and purpose are not gifted from a divine source but are instead collectively assembled by humans, learning to live alongside and love others—all others—is perhaps our greatest task.”
Chris Stedman (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Given a sample of data S, a learning algorithm L, and a feature set A, feature xi , is incrementally useful to L with respect to A if the accuracy of the hypothesis that L produces using the feature set {xi} ∪ A is better than the accuracy achieved using just the feature set A.”
Pat Langley (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A man who does not know what has been thought by those who have gone before him is sure to set an undue value upon his own ideas—ideas which have perhaps been tried and found wanting. As accumulated learning stifles the mental powers, so original thinking has been known to bring about a puffy, unsubstantial mental condition.”
Mark Pattison (1813–1884) said by 1884 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In conclusion, we can say that the Indonesian literati had access to all branches of Sanskrit learning and they put these disciplines to the best of use in the emergence of their own creative literature.”
Lokesh Chandra (born 1927) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ll have to throw it at him, Rebel thought. Swing it up, catch him under the jaw, break a few teeth. Then grab the knife and hold him for the security people. That was a good plan. It ranked right up there with suddenly learning how to teleport.”
Michael Swanwick (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Brazilians have already elected a Trumpian nationalist. So too the Hungarians, Poles, Austrians, and Italians. If the world is indeed watching America, it looks like they’re learning from Trump rather than staring wide-eyed into a concocted vacuum of leadership.”
Raheem Kassam (born 1986) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Opinion: Romney stands for failed politics of past, The Detroit News (January 3, 2019)
“censorship very often does not achieve its objective. My first instinct, on learning that a book has been banned, is to seek it out and read it”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (born 1977) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Reith Lectures 2022: The Four Freedoms
“By serving wise and ignorant sadhus, I am learning the greatest of virtues, pleasing to God above all others — humility.”
Lahiri Mahasaya (1828–1895) said by 1895 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am learning the ropes of captaincy from MS Dhoni.”
“I was learning that part of a captain’s job is to delegate. Maybe genius lies in choosing the right person for the right task.”
“My perspective of veganism was most affected by learning that the veal calf is a by-product of dairying, and that in essence there is a slice of veal in every glass of what l had thought was an innocuous white liquid—milk.”
Rynn Berry (1945–2014) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Joanne Stepaniak, The Vegan Sourcebook, Los Angeles: Lowell House, 1998, p. 40.
“If you think learning salsa is your future, you’re going to be pretty insufferable in salsa classes.”
Junot Díaz (born 1968) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lunch with the FT interview (July 2014)
“At the end of the day or at the end of the party, when everyone goes home, you’re stuck with yourself. There was a time when I couldn’t deal with that, and I couldn’t go places by myself. I needed to call up a friend to go to a 7-Eleven. I just couldn’t approach people when I was alone. Getting a place on my own was a step toward learning how to do that.”
Layne Staley (1967–2002) said by 2002 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every time I watch it, I still see something new, and I’ve seen it a lot as you can imagine. When fans only talk about the scares, they’re not really learning anything, which is a shame because Billy really put a lot of thematic elements in this movie that are supposed to make you think. It wasn’t just about scaring people; it was a family drama that had horrific elements.”
Linda Blair (born 1959) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Exclusive: Linda Blair Reflects on 40 Years with The Exorcist for FEARnet’s February 17th Five-Film Marathon (February 16, 2013)
“Susie and I choose the vegetarian way of life because for us, there really is no other choice. We must evolve as a race and as a planet, and evolution includes learning and changing from our mistakes. We will never truly grow until we as a whole come to the realization that all beings on this Earth should be treated with love and respect.”
Corey Feldman (born 1971) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: What’s Your Favorite Corey Feldman Movie?", PETA (July 15, 2008).
“Whatever the virtue may be, from whatever source it may come, it is worthy of esteem... Mind, beauty, wealth, nobility, although the children of chance, all have their own value, as skill, learning and virtue have theirs.”
Julien Offray de La Mettrie (1709–1751) said by 1751 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One should keep oneself occupied all the time with wholesome deeds such as: learning, teaching, memorizing, reading, scrutinizing, and chanting the Buddhist scriptures; discharging the daily duties of a monk; discussing the Dhamma, only speaking about the Dhamma; giving or listening to Dhamma talks, and practicing asceticism.”
Mahasi Sayadaw (1904–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had always dreamt of participating in a beauty pageant and I got a chance to live my dream. It was a very good learning experience. However, due to my hectic schedule, I did not get enough time to prepare for the Talent round. But I am happy as I won the Miss Bollywood Diva.”
Sukirti Kandpal (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[M]ath prodigies are set somewhat apart from the more general-capacity prodigies, being seemingly possessed of a weird bit of wiring more than an over-all enhanced capacity for learning to do things.”
Adam Gopnik (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There appear to be as many learning styles among prodigies as there are prodigies to express them.”
Adam Gopnik (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'm learning as much martial arts as I possibly can. My show is packed with action. Enough to get a rise.”
Traci Bingham (born 1968) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Get Ready for the Battle of the Baywatch Babes", interview with TV Guide (25 March 2000).
“Señora Perez, I would like to thank you. I would like to sing to you, to sing a song of love; for I have watched you with my eyes wide open. I have watched you with learning eyes. You are a mother, and your arms are open wide for your children, for your people. Mrs. Perez, you are working hard.”
Margaret Trudeau (born 1948) first seen 1976 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 1976 song about Blanca Rodríguez (wife of Carlos Andrés Pérez) according to 4 Feb 1976 New York Times article
“[P]rogressives are learning the hard way that their adversaries can play their game of vilifying and bullying opponents. Just desserts? I've heard some conservatives say so. But it is terrible for the country.”
Robert P. George (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'm learning that a lot of people--on the left as well as the right--have a problem with Jews. It is not that they object to Jews as people. It's that they object to Jews as Jews.”
Robert P. George (born 1955) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter post (15 February 2018)
“The long, extended play sessions of my youth were essential to the creator I am today. It helped exercise those world-building and problem solving pathways in my brain, and in turn enabled access to those deep recesses of the creative mind. Like learning a second language, it sinks in more thoroughly when you start young.”
Walter Wick (born 1953) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Value Of Imaginative Play (October 13, 2015)
“She composes her verses effortlessly. Different from others, her mindset and talents do not come from book-learning.”
Zhiyanzhai first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Comment on Lin Daiyu, as quoted by Zuyan Zhou in Daoist Philosophy and Literati Writings in Late Imperial China (Hong Kong: Chinese University Press, 2013), p. 242
“Anytime you travel through life, [emotional] baggage is apart of the journey. It’s not about not having baggage, it’s about learning to travel lighter and lighter.”
Marcus Orelias (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“AI and its offshoot, machine learning, will be a foundational tool for creating social good as well as business success.”
Mark Hurd (1957–2019) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: LinkedIn article (27 December 2017)