![There is, I think, no point in the philosophy of progressive education which is sounder than its emphasis upon the importance of the participation of the learner in the formation of the purposes which direct his [sic] activities in the learning process, just as there is no defect in traditional education greater than its failure to secure the active cooperation of the pupil in construction of the purposes involved in his studying.](/assets/img/quote-photos/there-is-i-think-no-point-in-the-philosophy-of-progressive-education-which-is-s.jpg)
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philosophy responsibility excuse
We must exchange the philosophy of excuse - what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility. Barbara Jordan
philosophy heart men
So one time when I was working in this motel one of the toilets leaked and I had to replace the flapper ball. Here's what it said on the package; I kept it till I knew it by heart: 'Please Note. Parts are included for all installations, but no installation requires all of the parts.' That's kind of my philosophy about men. I don't think there's an installation out there that could use all my parts. Barbara Kingsolver
philosophy views religion
Philosophy has no end in view save truth; faith looks for nothing but obedience and piety. Baruch Spinoza
philosophy found knows
I do not presume that I have found the best philosophy, I know that I understand the true philosophy.
philosophy history pageant
History is a pageant and not a philosophy. Augustine Birrell
philosophy practice style
Those of us whose parenting style can be described as "a series of reflexes, instincts, and minute-by-minute adjustments," as Julie of A Little Pregnant puts it, rather than as a philosophy, are less invested in our own practices. What we do is often less a matter of conviction than one of convenience. What we need to remember is that there is no need to apologize for that, even in the face of the most red-faced outrage. Ayelet Waldman
philosophy men needs
The men who are not interested in philosophy need it most urgently; they are most helplessly in its power. Ayn Rand
philosophy responsibility men
Devotion to the truth is the hallmark of morality; there is no greater, nobler, more heroic form of devotion than the act of a man who assumes the responsibility of thinking.
philosophy facts recognition
Rationality is the recognition of the fact that nothing can alter the truth and nothing can take precedence over that act of perceiving it.
thinking artist challenges
The biggest challenge, I think for any new artist, is patience. Brett Eldredge
thinking creative different
You've got to think about how to do things for the right price. You have to shoot in different places to be creative and get tax rebates. Brett Ratner
thinking jumping choices
I'm trying to be a little bit more mature about my choices and think about what I want to direct next, instead of just jumping into a movie 'cause I want to do it.
thinking years green
I think the 16 years that I spent in Green Bay speaks for itself. Brett Favre
thinking way different
As I said before, I'm prepared to be prepared and I think that remains the same, you know there's no way to really know what it's going to feel like. I think for each individual it's different. Brandon Routh
thinking proud bryan
Superman is there to unite us all, I think. I'm proud of Bryan for respecting that and not making it just about us.
thinking giving stories
The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon. Brandon Sanderson
thinking mouths sulky
I get in the dumps at times, and don't open my mouth for days on end. You must not think I am sulky when I do that. Just let me alone, and I'll soon be right. Arthur Conan Doyle
thinking race church
Acting is broad enough a church that you can pick your races, decide which way you want to go at different times.I think that the story and circumstance tends to dictate the most and then what you do with your own approach after that. Ben Mendelsohn
purpose cost fundamentals
My position is that it is high time for a calm debate on more fundamental questions. Does human spaceflight continue to serve a compelling cultural purpose and/or our national interest? Or does human spaceflight simply have a life of its own, without a realistic objective that is remotely commensurate with its costs? Or, indeed, is human spaceflight now obsolete? James Van Allen
purpose recognition life-is
Certainly one of the most enthralling things about human life is the recognition that we live in what, for practical purposes, is a universe without bounds.
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The purpose of it all is love. Brandi Carlile
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For all intents and purposes, I am a woman Bruce Jenner
purpose speeding
You are to me what the bowstring is to the shaft, Speeding my purpose aloft and aflame and afar. William Benet
purpose scheme
We allege the scheme was for the purpose of evading the statutes of limitations. Michael Dowd
purpose solely
used solely for the purpose of encouraging American genius. George Washington
purpose
There's no way they did this on purpose -- no way.
purpose advertising profitable
The only purpose of advertising is to make sales. It is profitable or unprofitable according to its actual sales. Claude C. Hopkins