Accomplishment Quote by Oliver DeMille
“Virtually every subject is most effectively learned directly from the greatest thinkers, historians, artists, philosophers, scientists, prophets and their original works. Great works inspire greatness. Mediocre or poor works inspire mediocre or poor learning. The great accomplishments of humanity are the key to quality education.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Learning Revolution, Oliver DeMille, 2012
Learning directly from seminal works of great minds yields deeper insight and higher quality education than relying on secondary sources.
In simple terms: Studying original great works leads to better learning.
Key Takeaway
Read primary sources to truly understand.
Themes
education
learning
intellectual heritage
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- self‑study
- academic research
- professional development
Key Concepts
pedagogy
history of ideas
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Which original work could transform your understanding of a subject?
- How do you balance primary and secondary sources?
A Different Perspective
Primary texts can be dense and inaccessible without guidance.
