Jill Cypher > Jill's Quotes

“I believe that the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare.”
― Maya Angelou

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”
― Albert Einstein

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”
― Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”
― George Bernard Shaw

“Creativity is as important as literacy”
― Ken Robinson

“When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives.”
― Fred Rogers

“Do you train for passing tests or do you train for creative inquiry?”
― Noam Chomsky

“Children, even when very young, have the capacity for inventive thought and decisive action. They have worthwhile ideas. They make perceptive connections. They’re individuals from the start: a unique bundle of interests, talents, and preferences. They have something to contribute. They want to be a part of things.

It’s up to us to give them the opportunity to express their creativity, explore widely, and connect with their own meaningful work.”
― Lori McWilliam Pickert

“Curiosity is the engine of achievement.”
― Ken Robinson

“All around the world, there are many great schools, wonderful teachers, and inspiring leaders who are working creatively to provide students with the kinds of personalized, compassionate, and community-oriented education they need.”
― Ken Robinson, Creative Schools: Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up

“As I see it, the aims of education are to enable students to understand the world around them and the talents within them so that they can become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens.”
― Ken Robinson, Creative Schools: Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up