Learning for Life : Educational Words of Wisdom

This treasury of classic and contemporary rhetorical gems contains almost 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people on teaching, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. Quotes are categorized by subject, covering both traditional and nontraditional forms of education.

Learn from the remarkable words of philosophers, scientists, writers, political leaders, psychologists and educators from throughout history. Many famous homeschoolers from the past, as well as contemporary advocates of homeschooling and educational reform, are also included.

This book is suitable for instructors of all faiths and philosophies, as it contains quotes from a diverse spectrum of religious and secular authors. For anyone seeking a biblical perspective on education, the book begins with a selection of Bible verses.

Brief biographical sketches on each author are provided so the reader can find out about a quotation’s source, the individual’s background, time period, etc. This volume also includes an appendix, index, and blank pages for writing down additional quotes.

An ideal resource for parents, teachers, home educators, unschoolers, school reformers, speakers, writers, history buffs and book lovers. It is useful in the home, church, classroom and library for reading, reference, newsletters, reports and presentations.

"Learning for Life" isn’t just a book of quotations..."it’s a handbook of living lessons on learning!"

Teri Ann Berg Olsen is a home educator, librarian, and columnist. She founded the Knowledge House Learning Resource Center and website, and she is Arizona State Coordinator for The Old Schoolhouse(tm). Teri’s "Not Just For Kids" column appears weekly in "The Desert Advocate" newspaper. In addition, her articles have been reprinted in many publications. Teri lives in Arizona with her husband and three sons.