Immersed in reading
Daily trips to quiet spot—
Catalyst for dreams
Lifetime of learning
Reaching for another sip—
Fountain filled with dreams
Climbing one more tree
No mountain ever too high—
Hope sown in each dream
A child is . . . such a knot of little purposeful nature!
Mind is a most delicate evidence. Not a soul has seen it yet.
Richard Eberhart (1904-2005) was an American poet who published more than two dozen books of poetry.
If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.
Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes, and the rest of us have to be other people.
Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker. He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.
Impulsiveness
Trap’s set
Leaping without looking
Ignoring God’s trusted light
Darkness
Patience
Nourishing faithfulness
Resisting enemy’s temptations
Walking with benevolent Father
Comforted
Illuminating
Spirit’s breath
Hearing Savior’s truth
Evil’s voice fades away
Disciplined
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.
Both teachers and learners go to sleep at their posts as soon as there is no enemy in the field.
John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was an English philosopher, civil servant, and political economist. He was a member of the British Parliament from 1865-1868.
Experience is a master teacher, even when it’s not our own.
Mistakes help to sharpen your next steps. They don’t prove that you shouldn’t try again.
Gina Greenlee is an American author, speaker, and teacher. She resides in Florida where she has written countless books, and she believes in the positive experiences of being a lifelong learner.
There is no greater insight into the future than recognizing . . . when we save our children, we save ourselves.
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
Margaret Mead (1901-1978) was an American cultural anthropologist. Her birthplace was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was best known for her studies and writings about the culture and people of Oceania.
Learning’s cherished time
Child’s endless observations—
Watching we adults
Epic adventures
Wearing out each pair of shoes—
Growing with each step
Noticing youngsters
Teaching through their carefree lens—
Simple as child’s play
Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind.
Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.
The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.
Experience is a good teacher, but her fees are very high.
William Ralph Inge (1860-1954) was an English-born writer and Anglican pastor.
Big Sky Buckeye 