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# Mirra Komarovsky

(1905–1999)   Sociologist

 **3** quotes in **13** categories

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Mirra Komarovsky was a sociologist.

## Quick Facts About Mirra Komarovsky

Born February 5, 1905

Died January 30, 1999

Profession Sociologist

## About Mirra Komarovsky

American sociologist (1905-1999)... \| Mirra Komarovsky, was an American pioneer in the sociology of gender.

##  Quotes by Mirra Komarovsky

> [The most elusive knowledge of all is self-knowledge and it is usually acquired laboriously through experience outside the classroom.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mirra-komarovsky/the-most-elusive-knowledge-of-all-is-self-knowledge-and-it-is-usually/)

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[Classroom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/classroom/)

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> [The greatest danger of traditional education is that learning may remain purely verbal.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mirra-komarovsky/the-greatest-danger-of-traditional-education-is-that-learning-may/)

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> [The most elusive knowledge of all is self-knowledge.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mirra-komarovsky/the-most-elusive-knowledge-of-all-is-self-knowledge/)

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[Elusive](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/elusive/)

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