I’ve been reflecting a lot recently. It’s wonderful that I’m reflecting, coz I always count my blessings when I do that.
These days I feel extraordinary to be able to continue learning, and am appreciating the moments I have with learning. I read some amazing quotations today, and decided that I should share with all of you.
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening my axe”
Abraham Lincoln
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”
Alvin Toffler
“You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about, the more you have left when anything happens.”
Ethel Barrymore
“Have you ever been at sea in a dense fog, when it seemed as if a tangible white darkness shut you in and the great ship, tense and anxious, groped her way toward the shore with plummet and sounding-line, and you waited with beating heart for something to happen? I was like that ship before my education began, only I was without compass or sounding line, and no way of knowing how near the harbor was. “Light! Give me light!” was the wordless cry of my soul, and the light of love shone on me in that very hour.”
Helen Keller
“Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.”
John Dewey
“In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.”
Mortimer Adler
“Have you ever been at sea in a dense fog, when it seemed as if a tangible white darkness shut you in and the great ship, tense and anxious, groped her way toward the shore with plummet and sounding-line, and you waited with beating heart for something to happen? I was like that ship before my education began, only I was without compass or sounding line, and no way of knowing how near the harbor was. “Light! Give me light!” was the wordless cry of my soul, and the light of love shone on me in that very hour.”
Helen Keller
I feel that i can really relate to this quote. I feel happy to be able to start school again. Thanks for 3 years of encouragement and support hehehe =D
Dearest Aka,
I’m glad that you can relate to this quote. These 3 years haven’t been an easy period for you. Many things had happened but I’m glad you had pulled through and matured. I always believe that there is a time for everything. So do treasure this opportunity that has come and work hard. I know you can do it!
Keep the faith.
Hugs~