Famous quote by William Wiley

Mobile Desktop
I think being an artist, or just being creative, or imaginative, or aware, where I think everybody starts out, and by ab
Like

"I think being an artist, or just being creative, or imaginative, or aware, where I think everybody starts out, and by about the age of 10, that's been pretty effectively whipped out by education"

- William Wiley

About this Quote

This quote by William Wiley speaks with the idea that creativity is something that is fundamental in everybody, but is frequently reduced by the education system. He suggests that when we are young, we are naturally innovative and imaginative, however by the age of 10, this has been largely beaten out of us. He thinks that this is a tragedy, as creativity is an important possession that must be nurtured and encouraged. He thinks that being an artist is a method to reclaim this creativity, and to reveal it in a significant method. He motivates us to try to find ways to express our imagination, even if it is not in the standard sense of being an artist.

About the Author

USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Wiley. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to
"Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college"
Lillian Smith, Novelist
Small: Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten - B. F. Skinner
B. F. Skinner
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten"
B. F. Skinner, Psychologist
Small: The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows - Sydney J. Harris
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows"
Sydney J. Harris, Journalist
Small: Freedom can occur only through education - Friedrich Schiller
Friedrich Schiller
"Freedom can occur only through education"
Friedrich Schiller, Dramatist
Small: Education is indoctrination if youre white - subjugation if youre black - James A. Baldwin
James A. Baldwin
"Education is indoctrination if you're white - subjugation if you're black"
James A. Baldwin, Author
Small: Genius without education is like silver in the mine - Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
"Genius without education is like silver in the mine"
Benjamin Franklin, Politician
Small: Sixty years ago I knew everything now I know nothing education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance
Will Durant
"Sixty years ago I knew everything; now I know nothing; education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance"
Will Durant, Historian
Small: Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess - Karl Kraus
"Education is what most receive, many pass on, and few possess"
Karl Kraus, Writer
Small: Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education - Cicero
Cicero
"Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education"
Cicero, Philosopher
Small: Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity - Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
"Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity"
Lyndon B. Johnson, President