Children Quote by Henry Clay Trumbull
“It has been said that the essence of teaching is causing another to know. It may similarly be said that the essence of training is causing another to do. Teaching gives knowledge. Training gives skill. Teaching fills the mind. Training shapes the habits. Teaching brings to the child that which he did not have before. Training enables a child to make use of that which is already his possession.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Essence of Teaching and Training, 1905
Teaching imparts knowledge, while training converts that knowledge into practical skill and habit formation.
In simple terms: Teaching gives knowledge; training builds skill.
Key Takeaway
Focus on both learning and doing.
Themes
education
skill development
habits
Mood
reflective
instructive
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- workplace onboarding
- sports coaching
- personal development
Key Concepts
Pedagogy
experiential learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance teaching and training?
- What habits need shaping after learning?
A Different Perspective
Training assumes prior knowledge exists, which may not always be true.
