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“Educators shouldn't be afraid of cliches. You know why? Because kids don't know most of them! They're a new audience. And they're inspired by cliches.” quote by Randy Pausch
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“Educators shouldn't be afraid of cliches. You know why? Because kids don't know most of them! They're a new audience. And they're inspired by cliches.”

Randy Pausch

About This Quote

Source Speech: Commencement Address, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007

Educators can safely use familiar sayings because children are encountering them for the first time, making them fresh and motivating.

In simple terms: Kids find old sayings new and inspiring.

Key Takeaway

Use clichés to connect with students.

Themes

education communication inspiration

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • curriculum design
  • parent‑teacher meetings

Key Concepts

learning cultural transmission novelty effect

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you refresh a cliché for modern learners?
  • When might a cliché backfire?
A Different Perspective

Clichés may become overused and lose impact if not contextualized.

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