2 – 4 -7: Relentless Pursuit of Knowledge

2 Life Examples

Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and he was also a polymath – someone with expertise in multiple areas. Despite having only two years of formal education, Franklin was an avid reader and self-learner throughout his life. He taught himself various subjects, including writing, science, diplomacy, and languages. He developed a system of self-improvement where he set personal goals and tracked his progress, famously outlined in his autobiography. Franklin’s curiosity and dedication to lifelong learning made him a prominent figure in American history.
Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance period, known for his achievements as a painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, musician, and writer. He was largely self-educated, studying and learning through his own observations, experiments, and voracious reading of available texts. Leonardo’s notebooks, filled with sketches, diagrams, and writings on a wide range of subjects, reflect his insatiable curiosity and dedication to understanding the world around him. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation continues to inspire people centuries after his death.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi