Desire Quote by Alfie Kohn
“To be well-educated is to have the desire as well as the means to make sure that learning never ends.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Schools Our Children Deserve, Alfie Kohn, 1999
Education should foster both the drive and the resources for lifelong learning.
In simple terms: Learning needs desire and means.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity and access.
Themes
education
lifelong learning
motivation
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- personal development
- career training
- self‑study
- community workshops
Key Concepts
humanism
self‑directed learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you sustain learning when resources are scarce?
- What drives your curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources can hinder continuous education.
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