1,107 Quotes About Curiosity

I wanted to pursue things, to know things, but I could not match the means of knowing that came naturally to me with the expectations of professors. The pursuit of knowing was freedom to me, the right to declare your own curiosities and follow them through all manner of books. I was made for the library, not the classroom. The classroom was a jail of other people's interests. The library was open, unending, free. Slowly, I was discovering myself.

No matter how knowledgeable you are, respect your parents for their experience and your children for their curiosity.

Part ways with your perception of reality, allow the unknown and your curiosity muster into a visual you've never allowed yourself to see.

Truth is endless and timeless, yet never is it closer to you than the times when you are naively curious.

Shallow waters don't lead to new continents.

Spirituality, sexuality and curiosity are the three pillars of Modern Human Consciousness.

An author must gorge himself on ten thousand images to select the magical one that can define a piece of the world in a way one has never considered before.

Curiosity and passion are the enemies of anxiety. Even when I fell into anxiety, if I get curious enough about something outside of me it can help pull me out. Music, art, film, nature, conversation, words. Find passion as large as your fear. The way out of your mind is via the world.

Effective listening is the single most powerful thing you can do to build and maintain a climate of trust and collaboration. Strong listening skills are the foundation for all solid relationships.