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Quote by Kenneth Grahame

“The strongest human instinct is to impart information, the second strongest is to resist it.”

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Kenneth Grahame, a British film writer, was born on March 8, 1859, and passed away on July 6, 1932. He is renowned for his unique insights and contributions to the art of film. more

“There is a lot of money to be made from miseducation, from the easy to read easy to learn textbooks, workbooks, teacher manuals, educational games and visual aids. The textbook business is more than a billion-dollar-a-year industry and some of its biggest profits come from 'audio-visual aids' - flash cards, tape cassettes, and filmstrips. No wonder the education industry encourages schools to focus on surface education.”

Source: Marva Collins Way

“Students do not need to be labeled or measured any more than they are. They don't need more Federal funds, grants, and gimmicks. What they need from us is common sense, dedication, and bright, energetic teachers who believe that all children are achievers and who take personally the failure of any one child.”

Needs Believe Children Common Education Teacher Teaching Students Common Sense Fund Grants Dedication Energetic Gimmicks Achiever

Book:Marva Collins' Way

Source: Marva Collins' Way

“Until kids decide, 'I am a miracle. I am unique. There is no one else exactly like me,' they can never draw the conclusion, 'Because I'm a miracle, I will never harm another person who's a miracle like me.' In this slippery world, they all need something to hang on to.”

World Needs Persons Kids Unique Draws Miracle Harm Like Me Conclusion Slippery

Author:Marva Collins

“Everything works when the teacher works. It's as easy as that, and as hard.”

Hard Easy Teacher Teaching Working It

Book:Marva Collins Way

Source: Marva Collins Way

“I have long thought that anyone who does not regularly - or ever - gaze up and see the wonder and glory of a dark night sky filled with countless stars loses a sense of their fundamental connectedness to the universe.”

Long Doe Night Universe Stars Loses Dark Wonder Sky Glory Fundamentals Filled Night Sky Connectedness Dark Night

Author:Brian Greene

“Praise is essential in developing the right attitude toward learning and toward school.”

School Attitude Essentials Praise Developing

Book:Marva Collins' Way

Source: Marva Collins' Way

“I don't want to sit and look at all the trophies. I don't want to live in the past -- I want to live now!”

Want Looks Past Trophies

Author:Mia Hamm

“Sports are not about awards or world championships, though those are great. They're about the relationships we have with each other.”

World Sports Awards Championship

Author:Mia Hamm

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