Century Quote by Pam Houston
“There are three principles to remember if you are to teach a human being anything, and they are consistency, consistency, consistency.They are such fragile creatures to begin with, with poor eyes, poorer hearing, and no sense of smell left to speak of, it's no wonder they are made of fear. Some centuries ago they moved inside and with that move went nine-tenths of their intuition. It is almost unmerciful to make them live so long when they spend their lives in so much pain.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Teaching the Human" by Pam Houston, 2012
Teaching requires relentless consistency; humans are fragile, fear‑laden, and often disconnected from intuition, making long lives painful.
In simple terms: Consistent teaching is essential but challenging.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and consistency.
Themes
education
psychology
compassion
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parenting
- coaching
- mental health support
- elder care
Key Concepts
learning theory
human fragility
intuition loss
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain consistency without burnout?
- What methods restore intuition?
A Different Perspective
Consistency may not overcome deep‑seated fear without empathy.
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