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“Young children were sooner allured by love, than driven by beating, to attain good learning.” quote by Roger Ascham
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“Young children were sooner allured by love, than driven by beating, to attain good learning.”

Roger Ascham

About This Quote

Source Book: The Schoolmaster, 1570

Children learn best when motivated by love and curiosity rather than fear or punishment.

In simple terms: Love inspires learning more than fear.

Key Takeaway

Foster caring environments for education.

Themes

education motivation love childhood

Mood

encouraging optimistic

Type

pedagogical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • parenting
  • mentor relationships

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation pedagogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teachers nurture love for learning?
  • What role does curiosity play in education?
A Different Perspective

Fear can still affect some learners.

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