In the end, the humanities can only be defended by stressing how indispensable they are; and this means insisting on their vital role in the whole business of academic learning, rather than protesting that, like some poor relation, they don't cost much to be housed. Terry Eagleton academicbusinesscost share on social
The way my brain processes information is quite odd. I mean, I have Attention Deficit Disorder and another learning disability I can't even spell. I don't even have a high school diploma. I'm smart, but you can't prove it on paper. Ron White attentionbraindeficit share on social
You can enjoy stargazing just by going out and learning a couple constellations with your kids. Timothy Ferriss constellationcoupleenjoy Change image and share on social
I'm never satisfied with my performance. I want to keep pushing myself. The great thing about being an actor is you're always learning. That's what excites me about the job and what continues to drive me. Drew Fuller actorcontinuedrive share on social
Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. Fred Rogers childchildhoodlearn Change image and share on social
When in the end, the day came on which I was going away, I learned the strange learning that things can happen which we ourselves cannot possibly imagine, either beforehand, or at the time when they are taking place, or afterwards when we look back on them. Karen Blixen backdayend share on social
I think when you're learning an instrument, you are restricted because much of it is the noise of individual theory and your ability to play the instrument. James Blake abilityindividualinstrument Change image and share on social
I've always loved music, but I never really played anything. After 'Walk the Line' and learning to play guitar, and having that sense of performing, I think that certainly opened the door for me, for music. Joaquin Phoenix doorguitarhave share on social
The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live. Mortimer Adler bodycontinuegrow Change image and share on social
I started my career as a journalist, writing about science and technology for 'Business Week' magazine. Then I decided to make a career shift. I went to graduate school in computer science, and I began developing educational technologies - in particular, technologies to engage children in creative learning experiences. Mitchel Resnick beginbusinesscareer share on social