Curiosity Quotes

1094 Curiosity quotes by 779 unique authors

Opinions are not to be learned by rote, like the letters of an alphabet, or the words of a dictionary. They are conclusions to be… — Frances Wright
To find out who you are is like putting yourself on a psychiatric couch, but you have nobody to help you. Really it isn't easy.… — Iris Apfel
The magician depends for the success of his art upon the credulity of the people. Whatever mystifies, excites curiosity; whatever in turn baffles this curiosity,… — Alexander Herrmann
God is not an encyclopedia whose task it is to satisfy our curiosity. — Jacques Ellul
Curiosity has no important place in my work, only conformity. — John Taylor Gatto
In such a case secrecy must be absolute to be effective, and although mere vague curiosity induced many persons of my intimate acquaintance to ask… — Henry Bessemer
Each story we approach in the same way, with curiosity and interest and determination to get behind the image. — Martin Bashir
Be neat, Philothea; let nothing be negligent about you. It is a kind of contempt of those with whom we converse, to frequent their company… — Saint Francis de Sales
Adrienne Mayor's inquiry into the myth--and surprising reality--of Amazon women begins with the fierce Greek huntress Atalanta, but takes us deep into the past and… — Steven Saylor
Why is man man? As long as we have had minds to think with, stars to ponder upon, dreams to disturb us, curiosity to inspire… — Robert Ardrey
Education is learning more than it is being taught. It's the chemistry of curiosity exposed to information. In that sense all of life is potentially… — Unknown Author
Some degree of novelty must be one of the materials in almost every instrument which works upon the mind; and curiosity blends itself, more or… — Edmund Burke
Our prevailing system of management has destroyed our people. People are born with intrinsic motivation, self-respect, dignity, curiosity to learn, joy in learning. The forces… — W. Edwards Deming
I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived.… — Eleanor Roosevelt
It is very important to have a widespread curiosity about life. — Irving Kahn
I began teaching my son how to shoot when he was two, starting with the basics of a BB rifle. My theory is that kids… — Chris Kyle
Looking back, I realize that nurturing curiosity and the instinct to seek solutions are perhaps the most important contributions education can make. — Paul Berg
I came together with younger musicians and tried to pass on my own experiences. In the process, I always tried to maintain my curiosity and… — Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Learn to pay attention to your body with the relaxed attitude of gratitude, trust, curiosity and unconditional love rather than being pushed around by habit,… — Wallace D. Wattles
Cultivate Curiosity. If you really want to grow in your lifetime, learn to be as inquisitive as a child. Curious people are never bored, and… — Tony Robbins
A tree, young or old, if admired, remains a definite vision, and when after long absence it is visited again, the meeting place is approached… — Unknown Author
By replacing fear of the unknown with curiosity we open ourselves up to an infinite stream of possibility. We can let fear rule our lives… — Alan Watts
The source of sexual power is curiosity, passion. You are watching its little flame die of asphyxiation. Sex does not thrive on monotony. Without feeling,… — Anais Nin
Human spirit is the ability to face the uncertainty of the future with curiosity and optimism. — Bernard Beckett
...It's more important than ever that we find new ways to cultivate curiosity - because our careers, our happiness, and our children's flourishing all depend… — Oliver Burkeman

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