Quote by John Dewey
Genuine ignorance is... profitable because it is likely to be acco

Genuine ignorance is… profitable because it is likely to be accompanied by humility, curiosity, and open mindedness; whereas ability to repeat catch-phrases, cant terms, familiar propositions, gives the conceit of learning and coats the mind with varnish waterproof to new ideas. – John Dewey

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A person who is trained to consider his actions, to undertake them deliberately, is in so far forth disciplined. Add to this ability a power to endure in an intelligently chosen course in the face of distraction, confusion, and difficulty, and you have the essence of discipline. – John Dewey

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To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness. – John Dewey

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It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument. – William G. McAdoo

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The most violent element in society is ignorance. – Emma Goldman

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