Constructive Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“We can and should place special emphasis on developing in our youth constructive incentives - a love of science, engineering, and math, so that they will want to take advanced scientific courses and thereby help meet the needs of our times. Just as a musician has a love of music which drives him to become outstanding in that field, so we must inculcate in some of our qualified young people such an interest in science that they will turn to it of themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Youth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Encouraging early passion for STEM to meet future societal needs, likening it to a musician’s love for music.
In simple terms: Foster love for science early.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity in youth.
Themes
education
STEM
future
motivation
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- school programs
- after‑school clubs
- mentor matching
- career counseling
Key Concepts
Intrinsic motivation
role models
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we spark interest in under‑represented groups?
- What incentives best sustain long‑term engagement?
A Different Perspective
Resources may be limited in underserved areas.
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