"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"
- William Butler Yeats
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William Butler Yeats' quote "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire" suggests that education is not simply about the build-up of understanding, but rather it must spark passion and interest within an individual. Instead of requiring information into someone, education needs to inspire and encourage them to actively look for new understanding and experiences. The idea is that education is not a passive procedure, but an active one. It has to do with awakening a desire for lifelong knowing that ultimately fuels personal growth and development. For that reason, according to Yeats, education needs to not only notify the mind however also touch the body and soul.
This quote is written / told by William Butler Yeats between June 13, 1865 and January 28, 1939. He/she was a famous Poet from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Education. The author also have 57 other quotes.
"I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and it's better than college. People should educate themselves - you can get a complete education for no money. At the end of 10 years, I had read every book in the library and I'd written a thousand stories"
