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Maxioms by John Dewey

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We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.

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The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake read more

The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a "pet" notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.

by John Dewey Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.

Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.

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Anyone who has begun to think places some portion of the world in jeopardy.

Anyone who has begun to think places some portion of the world in jeopardy.

by John Dewey Found in: Jeopardy Quotes,
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The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.

The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.

by John Dewey Found in: Choices Quotes,
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