Afraid Quote by Randy Pausch
“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.”
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.
Use clichés to connect with students.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- curriculum design
- parent‑teacher meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you refresh a cliché for modern learners?
- When might a cliché backfire?
Clichés may become overused and lose impact if not contextualized.