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School Quote by Neil Gaiman

“You're weird,' she said. 'You don't have any friends.' 'I didn't come here for friends,' said Bod truthfully. "i came here to learn.' Mo's nose twitched. "Do you know how weird that is?' she asked. "Nobody comes to school to learn. I mean, you come because you have to.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““You're weird,' she said. 'You don't have any friends.' 'I didn't come here for friends,' said Bod truthfully. "i came here to learn.' Mo's nose twitched. "Do you know how weird that is?' she asked. "Nobody comes to school to learn. I mean, you come because you have to.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Weirdness of Learning”, 2020

People often claim to seek knowledge, yet they attend school for obligations, not curiosity.

In simple terms: We attend for duty, not desire to learn.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine curiosity beyond requirements.

Themes

education motivation authenticity social pressure

Mood

reflective thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • school
  • workplace training
  • personal development
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

psychology learning theory identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you attend learning spaces?
  • How can you rekindle curiosity?
A Different Perspective

External expectations can suppress true learning.

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