4. Inspiration for learning
Learning something new and reaching your goals can be a long journey, so here are some inspirational quotes to help you along the way!
Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
Toni Morrison, writer
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, writer
You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and by falling over.
Coco Chanel, fashion designer and businesswoman
The best way to predict your future is to create it through learning and growth.
Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi, lawyer
It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.
Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
What do you think?
- Which quote did you like most, and why?
- Do you know any other quotes or sayings about setting goals and learning?
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I like every quote, because one way or another there are positives and inspirational thoughts.I have one tnat i really like because i think thats a quote will inspire the constancy.
The man who moves a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones. Confucio
I like and chose this quote: “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” — Tony Robbins, because to start any journey, you need to know your destination.
If we do not know where we want to go, why we are doing something, or what we want to achieve, it is very difficult to move forward. Setting goals helps us clearly understand where we want to be and what we are working toward.
Just like riding a car or taking a plane, we must know the destination before starting the journey. In the same way, goals guide our learning and help turn our plans into real results.
The quote I liked most is "live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Because I think that it shows that life is too short so we've got to live, we've to enjoy every moment. Otherwise it also shows that we've got to live it in the best way cause it's journey that could last for more time.
I have connected to this quote because it is very similar to my WhatsApp status - Life is too short, learn as mush as you can :)
I totally agree with Nelson Mandela - Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
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I totally agree with Nelson Mandela - Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Education gives us an opportunity to understand the world around us and change it for the better.
"It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer" by Albert Einstein is my favourite one from the list, I guess. There're two reasons for that. First, it seems Albert Einstein was laughing at himself saying this. It's the way to remind yourself that no matter how smart you are there's always place for questions about this world. And plenty of those questions can't be answered.
Second, I think that as human beings we can't comprehend everything. There's huge space for learning and growth. No need to be shy or feel ashamed because of lack of knowledge. On the contrary, ask questions and seek for the knowledge you need.
Moreover asking questions and searching for the answers make brains always young.
The quote I liked most was "It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer." from Albert Einstein, because he emphasizes the importance of persistence even more than intelligence.
Hi vibergc,
That was my personal favourite too - it made me laugh, because Einstein obviously was very smart! But I think you've summarised the meaning of the quote perfectly.
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)
quote did you like most, and why
the quote that i like most is for Mahatma Gandhi's "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." because it is similar to what I believe and what we must do and we must do it every day.
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I love this quote too!
~ Tina ツ
LearnEnglish team