"That's basically the mantra of Herr Silverman's teaching - think for yourself and do what's right for you, but let others do the same."

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Source : Matthew Quick (2013). “Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock”, p.30, Hachette UK

Matthew Quick

#Teaching Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Think For Yourself Quotes

“A sloppy performance in a photograph is as distressing as a sloppy performance in music.”
“I can conceive of no reason for all this administration of the higher to the lower, unless it be for the purpose of advancing our Father's children along the lines of eternal progression.”
“When you become successful in any type of life, there are people who are not contributing to the motion.”
“We played soccer a lot with our friends and at school. We weren't on an official team or anything, but we'd definitely be up for it in gym or in after-school pickup games where we live.”
“You should totally get implants," she said admiringly in the mirror. I shake my head. "I don't yet know what I'm going to do with my life, Diane. But I'm hoping being shaped like a barbell could only be a hindrance.”
“People who excel at book learning tend to call up from memory what they have learned in order to follow stored instructions. Others who are better at internalized learning use the thoughts that flow from their subconscious. The experienced skier doesn't recite instructions on how to ski and then execute them; rather, he does it well "without thinking," in the same way he breathes without thinking. Understanding these differences is essential.”
“I've had tons of bullies who would call me retarded, even on my Facebook page. It's sad and it really hurts. I want to tell people not to use the word. Don't say your friend's retarded when they do something foolish. If you have a disability, keep working hard. Whatever it takes, do it, and don't be mean to people.”
“The up side of down: why failing well is the key to success.”

Source : "The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success". Book by Megan McArdle, January 6, 2014.

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