Children Quote by Heinrich Harrer
““Tibetans are not famed for their perseverance. Full of enthusiasm at the start, and ready for anything new, their interest flags before long. For this reason I kept losing pupils and replacing them, which was not very satisfactory for me. The children of good families whom I taught were without exception intelligent and wide awake, and were not inferior to our children in comprehension. In the Indian schools the Tibetan pupils are ranked for intelligence with Europeans. One must remember that they have to learn the language of their teachers. In spite of that handicap, they are often at the head of the class. There was a boy from Lhasa at St. Joseph's College, at Darjeeling, who was not only the best scholar in the school, but also champion in all the games and sports.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrer, 1952
Enthusiasm may wane, but disciplined effort sustains achievement.
In simple terms: Initial excitement fades; steady work wins.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate discipline to maintain progress.
Themes
education
discipline
perseverance
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teaching abroad
- language acquisition
- student mentorship
- sports coaching
Key Concepts
motivation
learning
cultural adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies keep long‑term projects from losing momentum?
- How can educators sustain student interest?
A Different Perspective
Cultural differences can affect motivation, requiring tailored support.
