“Nothing of any importance can be taught. It can only be learned, and with blood and sweat.”
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Harold Geneen (1910–1997) American businessman
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Winston S. Churchill (1874–1965) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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“Competencies can be communicated — and therefore can be taught and learned.”
Dave Ulrich (1953) American academic
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Vin Scully (1927) American sports broadcaster
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“Wisdom can be learned. But it cannot be taught.”
Anthony de Mello (1931–1987) Indian writer
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Leonard E. Read (1898–1983) American academic
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.”
Paul Desmond (1924–1977) American jazz musician
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