“Nothing of any importance can be taught. It can only be learned, and with blood and sweat.”
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American author and polymath 1932–2007Related quotes
“Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.”
Managing, Chapter Six (Leadership), p. 99.
“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.”
Source: The Second World War: Alone
“Competencies can be communicated — and therefore can be taught and learned.”
Source: HR from the Outside In, 2012, p. 31
“The ability to throw 100 mph cannot be taught, cannot be learned, it can only be God-given.”
Commenting on Kenley Jansen's first pitching appearance in the MLB on July 24, 2010
“Wisdom can be learned. But it cannot be taught.”
Source: One Minute Nonsense (1992), p. 53
Essays on Liberty (1954), Essays on Liberty https://books.google.com/books?id=SugpAQAAMAAJ&dq=There+is+really+nothing+that+can+be+done+except+by+an+individual.+Only+individuals+can+learn.+Only+individuals+can+think+creatively.+Only+individuals+can+cooperate.+Only+individuals+can+combat+statism.&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=%22There+is+really+nothing+that+can+be+done+except+by+an+individual.+Only+individuals+can+learn.+Only+individuals+can+think+creatively.+Only+individuals+can+cooperate.+Only+individuals+can+combat+statism.%22
“Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can’t be taught.”
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Nifft the Lean (1982)