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John Locke Quotes:

Ocupation: Philosopher

Life: August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704

Birthday: August 29

Death: October 28

Curiosity in children ... is but an appetite after knowledge and therefore ought to be encouraged in them, not only as a good sign, but as the great instrument nature has provided to remove that ignorance they were born with and which, without this busy inquisitiveness, will make them dull and useless creatures.

- John Locke

source: John Locke (2007). “Some Thoughts Concerning Education: (Including Of the Conduct of the Understanding)”, p.93, Courier Corporation

topic: Children, Ignorance, Curiosity

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