Education Quote by Mary Midgley
“None of us can study anything properly unless we do it with our whole being.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy, 1970
Learning requires full engagement of mind, body, and spirit; half‑hearted effort yields poor results.
In simple terms: Study fully to learn well.
Engage wholly in learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom study
- skill acquisition
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we cultivate whole‑being focus?
- What barriers prevent complete engagement?
Full involvement may be impractical for everyone.