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title: "4 James E. Ryan Quotes"
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# James E. Ryan

 **4** quotes in **15** categories

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##  Quotes by James E. Ryan

> [“Wait, what?” is at the root of all understanding.         “I wonder . . . ?” is at the heart of all curiosity.         “Couldn’t we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-e-ryan/wait-what-is-at-the-root-of-all-understanding-i-wonder-is-at-the/)

[James E. Ryan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-e-ryan/)

[Art of life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art-of-life/)

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> [“Too often we decide very early whether we agree or disagree with someone or with an idea, without making an effort to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-e-ryan/too-often-we-decide-very-early-whether-we-agree-or-disagree-with/)

[James E. Ryan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-e-ryan/)

[Communication](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/communication/)

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> [“The explosion of information fueled by the internet and social media should in theory help bring us into contact and engagement with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-e-ryan/the-explosion-of-information-fueled-by-the-internet-and-social-media/)

[James E. Ryan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-e-ryan/)

[Faith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/faith/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a6/james-e-ryan-68790_faith_the-explosion-of-information-fueled-by-t_3047230.jpg)

> [“there is no greater gift to bestow on children than the gift of curiosity. Effective”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-e-ryan/there-is-no-greater-gift-to-bestow-on-children-than-the-gift-of/)

[James E. Ryan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-e-ryan/)

[Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd6/james-e-ryan-68790_children_there-is-no-greater-gift-to-bestow-on-ch_3199266.jpg)

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