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“So, I think that it is something that is going to help me going forward, getting the experience and learning more about the soccer industry”
Thalente Mbatha (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no one formula. It is an unending process of learning and creating new things.”
Kelechi Amadi-Obi (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This will be my first match in Europe. Having adventures, making memories and learning new things is always great.”
Omar Artan (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Becoming an actor has always been my dream. Ever since I was a little boy, my hero was Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Right now I'm studying acting with a coach and learning English. My dream is to become an actor and make people laugh.”
Khaby Lame (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We started emphasizing social media and learning the technology necessary to do ministry. We have been doing church, Bible study, evening service, all on social media. It looked like I closed down just in time, because no others were infected.”
John Drew Sheard Sr. (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I love this game and I'm passionate about it. I keep chasing the feeling of learning, doing better, so that's very important to me and hopefully I can make a lifelong contribution to this sport because I love it so much.”
Kamohelo Mokotjo (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That starts with learning the players’ names rather than referring to them by numbers, as though they are cattle.”
Manqoba Mngqithi (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ve always viewed myself as an African and a Motswana (citizen) second since I was young. I was implicitly raised that way by both of my parents. Learning deeply about Pan-Africanism and Black Consciousness for this project further entrenched me in those philosophies”
Thero Makepe (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was a learning curve and a lesson.”
Bathusi Aubaas (born 1995) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had a call with Gregor just to chat and give my opinion on how we could have done better at the World Cup, how we could develop, and how we could use it as a learning curve for both of us and the whole team.”
Finn Russell (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to translate my success in athletics to leadership,” the famous runner said. "There are a lot of similarities between the two. One thing I am learning in politics, and the need for discipline and putting in hard work, which I did in athletics. The challenge, though, is unlike athletics where you trained and then competed against others, the terrain of politics is very unpredictable.”
Wilfred Bungei (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Undertaking a PhD is a privilege and an honour and doing it that way I did didn’t allow for me to appreciate that nor the learning that comes with a PhD.”
Roianne West wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s all learning. I am obviously still getting used to the captaincy role, but it is something that excites me very much.”
Ruan Nortjé (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s just about me constantly learning and growing every weekend”
Ruan Nortjé (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We had a good look at ourselves, and they outplayed us [in Auckland], but we must focus ourselves and the things we did well, They outsmarted us in a lot of ways, so it’s about learning [lessons] from last week and applying them.”
Jasper Wiese (born 1995) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wiese: I’m very hungry to express myself, September 2025,SA RUGBY MAG by the Reporter
“This academic year, our campus theme has been dialogue; a reminder that learning begins not simply by speaking, but by listening,”
La Jerne Terry Cornish wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was tough integrating within the system, learning and understanding the [white] culture”
Temba Bavuma (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Through the years, your career goes through ebbs and flows and you constantly keep learning, adapting and trying to get better.”
David Miller (cricketer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And while all of that is very true, it feels amazing to come back with season 2 for it to be at VH1. I feel like season 2 felt so natural in comparison to season 1 when I was learning the ropes. And that now I have arrived, I really know how to host and conduct an interview correctly.”
Tiffany Pollard (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A lot of our best learning happens out there on the field as cricketers”
Bjorn Fortuin (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's still a learning experience,”
Bjorn Fortuin (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Also quoted by: Beuran Hendricks
“. And we'll always be learning in this game as players and as individuals”
Bjorn Fortuin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Channeling David Miller: ‘Chilled’ Bjorn Fortuin applies Paarl Royals lessons to Proteas leadership, September 2026,SA20 by the Reporter
“I'm not the complete captain. I'll never claim to be the complete captain. And we'll always be learning in this game as players and as individuals”
Beuran Hendricks (born 1990) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Channeling David Miller: ‘Chilled’ Bjorn Fortuin applies Paarl Royals lessons to Proteas leadership, September 2026,SA20, by the Writer
“[gathering] as much information as possible - what's nice is if you keep playing against the same players, you start learning their strengths and where they don't like it,”
Dwaine Pretorius (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Running the 5000m is like a new adventure for me, one in which I am learning all the time. In the 5000m I feel like a teenager who has just learned to drive and is still finding his way, whereas in the 1500m I am totally at ease as it is so much part of who I am.”
Hicham El Guerrouj (born 1974) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is a great opportunity to win the game and a bitter pill to swallow if you lose. I've probably won more games than I have lost, but the ones I have lost have been a great learning opportunity.”
Sisanda Magala (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Most guys are pretty approachable to talk with about how they go about their cricket, so it’s been great being able to create opportunities for shared learning, which in turn creates a good atmosphere these days within international cricket.”
George Dockrell (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’m not sure what the next step into the business world is, but I’ve been learning at Fledge Capital for three years and I’m still enjoying it.”
Fourie du Preez (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People have said to me why didn’t I win at the Olympics in Barcelona (she was fifth) and Atlanta (she was third). They forgot I was young in Barcelona, I was learning, and in Atlanta it did not go well, even though winning bronze was still big but I needed more, so to be able to come back and be so successful is fantastic.”
Maria Mutola (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I so love the work I’ve done so far. And I’m really learning how integral community is in my life. So I hope to remain doing the caliber of work I’m doing, alongside brilliant creatives while having people around me in my personal life who I love, trust, and can grow with”
“The online learning and home-based challenges were extremely helpful, and allowed us to dive into elements of our game that we mightn’t have looked at if the season was in full flow. In addition, the masterclasses that some of the international players ran gave us great an insight into their careers, mindset and plans which were great for the younger guys to get that level of access”
Stephen Doheny (born 1998) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview: Stephen Doheny discusses his big 2020, captaincy and playing cricket around the world, August 2020,cricketIreland by the Reporter
“The first thing you must do is create the right mind-set in the players and instill the right values. You then have to emphasize the importance of fitness, physical skills, especially mastery of the basic skills, as well as mental skills like clear thinking, concentration, self-discipline, handling pressure, dealing with different game situations and continuous learning.”
Clive Lloyd (born 1944) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I discovered my love for acting when I went to a theatre camp when I was 13. It honestly was like electricity ran through my body, like I came alive at that moment. From learning the lines to performing on stage, the entire process of becoming an artist just felt right.”
Carlacia Grant (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That was the first time in my career that I played a character that changed me, Carlacia, as a person. Doing the research in preparing for Irene and learning on a much deeper level about my people, I felt a responsibility and sense of pride in knowing I come from such resilience. It’s given my life greater meaning knowing I stand on their shoulders. Now I’m living my ancestor’s wildest dreams.”
Carlacia Grant (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They haven’t left me since 1992 so I can always depend on them, we’re like family. I always tell them they are the reason I was able to put my children through school. But I’m very grateful and appreciative of the younger generation for getting on to my music and learning about me. They’re showing me love and not treating me like a middle-aged lady.”
“There are definitely many lessons that I have learnt and still learning but the biggest lessons was patience and self-confidence.”
Saarah Smith (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Just learning different things about the game of football, cover two, cover three, quarters, and your mental mindset in this situation or this situation.”
Mike Wright (quarterback) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think AI and machine learning are amazing. One day, they may do great things for humanity, if they do not destroy us first.”
Paul N. Edwards (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“https://manilastandard.net/showbiz/314653671/fyang-smith-opens-up-about-learning-from-mistakes-thanks-mom-and-jm-ibarra-for-keeping-her-in-check.html”
“It’s such a great feeling and I’m really just looking forward to learning and exposing my skill to the world out there.”
Pheko Moletsane (born 2001) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We’re learning each other’s emotions and that always has benefits.”
Wihan Lubbe (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you understand what a guy’s going through off the field, it often shows on the field too. We’re learning each other’s emotions and that always has benefits”
Wihan Lubbe (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Playing for the Jozi Stars in the MSL was a dream come true. Honestly it was an unbelievable learning curve and coach Justin [Sammons] and Neil McKenzie helped me a lot in my game and ever since that tournament my cricket definitely went forward. It was nice sharing the changing room with the likes of Chris Gayle, Dan Christian, Shoaib Malik and all the Proteas stars - I learned plenty from them.”
Jacques Snyman (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was nice learning from Reeza, Rassie, and Temba on how to pace your innings and that you always have time to catch up.”
Jacques Snyman (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s a challenge because I’ve never done this kind of storytelling. When I wanted to communicate something on stage, it was always, “I can dance it for you. I can show you how I feel when I move my body in a certain way. I can sing how I feel.” But now I’m getting to a place of feeling that I’m good using words to relay that same depth of emotionality. It’s been a beautiful learning process.”
Ephraim Sykes (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Once you have passed that, you start umpiring and from there, it’s just about umpiring and improving your qualifications by doing your Level 2 and Level 3 and then continue learning and making sure you are up to date with the laws.”
Lauren Agenbag (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s a good gauge of how to operate in these conditions because they differ somewhat from South Africa, although not so much from Durban, where I come from. It’s been a good learning experience”
Prenelan Subrayen (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.”
Albert Einstein (misattributed) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: This is similar to a quote attributed to Mark Twain: "I never let my schooling get in the way of my education". The earliest published source located attributing the quote to Einstein is the 1999 book Career Management …
“Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning.”
Benjamin Disraeli (misattributed) first seen 1803 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Welsh triad cited in A Vindication of the Genuineness of the Ancient British Poems of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarch Hen, and Merdin (1803), by Sharon Turner, reads, "The three pillars of learning; seeing much, suffering…
“Cursed be all that learning that is contrary to the cross of Christ.”
James Madison (misattributed) first seen 1768 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A paraphrase of a statement by John Witherspoon, who was president of Princeton when Madison attended the school, in a sermon "Glorying in the Cross"(1768):