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My knowledge of science came from being with Carl, not from formal academic training. Carl gave me a thrilling tutorial
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"My knowledge of science came from being with Carl, not from formal academic training. Carl gave me a thrilling tutorial in science and math that lasted the 20 years we were together"

- Ann Druyan

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Ann Druyan's quote speaks to the power of informal learning and the importance of relationships in the acquisition of understanding. She credits her knowledge of science to her relationship with Carl Sagan, instead of official scholastic training. This recommends that the knowledge she got was not just important, however also meaningful and personal. The fact that their tutorial in science and mathematics lasted for 20 years indicates that the relationship was strong and that the learning was ongoing. This quote highlights the significance of relationships in learning, and the power of informal education. It also talks to the capacity of relationships to foster understanding and understanding, and to supply a platform for learning that is both meaningful and long lasting.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ann Druyan somewhere between June 13, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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