This quote by William Arthur Ward is a metaphor that compares interest to a wick in a candle. The wick is the part of the candle that is lit and offers the flame that produces light. In the exact same way, interest is the trigger that ignites the flame of learning. It is the driving force that motivates us to check out and find new things. Without interest, learning would be a dull and lifeless experience. Curiosity is the fuel that keeps us encouraged and taken part in the knowing process. It is the flame that illuminates our minds and assists us to acquire knowledge and understanding. Interest is the wick in the candle light of learning, and without it, our learning journey would be incomplete.
"At the heart of the Reggio Emilia approach is the belief that children are full of potential, competent, and capable of constructing their own learning"
"Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning how to learn"
"Suppose that we are wise enough to learn and know - and yet not wise enough to control our learning and knowledge, so that we use it to destroy ourselves? Even if that is so, knowledge remains better than ignorance"
