Probably the most important skill that children learn is how to learn. . . . Too often we … - Roger Lewin

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Candle needs darkness to show his talents. Good shines only beside the bad; it will disappear when the bad disappears. Where there is no darkness, candle is forgotten.

Roger Lewin

Probably the most important skill that children learn is how to learn. . . . Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. This is a mistake.

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