Attitude Quote by Brenda Ueland
“The only good teachers for you are those friends who love you, who think you are interesting, or very important, or wonderfully funny; whose attitude is: "Tell me more. Tell me all you can. I want to understand more about everything you feel and know and all the changes inside and out of you. Let more come out." And if you have no such friend,--and you want to write,--well, then you must imagine one.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World I Live In, 1938
True teachers are friends who deeply listen, encouraging you to share fully; lacking such a friend, you must create that supportive voice yourself.
In simple terms: Friends who listen teach and inspire; imagine one if missing.
Key Takeaway
Seek or become a listening, encouraging friend.
Themes
learning
friendship
creativity
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal growth
- conversation
- creative projects
Key Concepts
active listening
mentor dynamics
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life embodies this listening teacher?
- How can you cultivate that mindset without a real mentor?
A Different Perspective
Imagined mentors may lack authenticity, limiting genuine insight.
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