Even though I love quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt, my favorite quote is by John Dewey. He was a philosopher and an educator, who is most well known for his advocacy of democracy. Ironically, I am also related to him through my maternal grandmother, whose maiden name is Dewey (he would be my great uncle, twice removed- or something like that!) Anyway, the quote he said that I love so much is this...
"Education is not preparation for life; Education is life itself."
This quote means a lot to me because I see going to school and education as a bigger picture. It is not about the grades or receiving a diploma at the "end"- the idea is that there IS NO END and that education is a lifelong process.
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I like that quote; it really show and emphasizes the importance of education, which many people in America (ecspecially young people) take for granted.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of John Dewey too! We have so much in common. He is the core of my educational philosophy.
ReplyDeleteI really like the quote and it's 100% true. Education is indeed a lifelong process. You never stop learning even though you are not attending anything. There are always life lessons and things you can learn from.
ReplyDeleteI found a good quote in the book which relates to yours. On page 312, 4th paragraph it says: "Before I met you, Dr. Greg, I had no idea what education was but now I think it is like water. It is important for everything in life".
Dan- I love that! I can't believe I overlooked that quote from the book. It is beautifully stated- that education is a necessity in life, like water or breathing. Thank you for your comment!
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