Education Quote by Jerome Bruner
“We are only now on the threshold of knowing the range of the educability of man-the perfectibility of man. We have never addressed ourselves to this problem before.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Human Potential, 1975
We are just beginning to understand human educability and perfectibility.
In simple terms: Early stage of exploring human potential.
Key Takeaway
Invest in lifelong learning.
Themes
education
potential
growth
Mood
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schooling
- self‑improvement
- research
Key Concepts
cognitive development
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits human perfectibility?
- How can we better study educability?
A Different Perspective
May overestimate rapid progress.
