Share & Save
Meaning
This ties self improvement to curiosity and disciplined expression. It can be read as saying that the drive to grow often shows itself through reading, learning, and writing, habits that sharpen thought and keep a person in motion. It lands for someone trying to change steadily, when personal growth depends on quiet routines rather than dramatic reinvention.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Lailah Gifty Akita
Ghanaian writer and educator, active in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She is best known for her work in children’s literature, particularly for fostering cultural pride and literacy among young readers. Her books often blend storytelling with lessons on identity and resilience.
More from Lailah Gifty Akita (9723 quotes) →Keep reading Lailah Gifty Akita
Passion: more sayings
- “I think a lot of times it's not money that's the primary motivation factor; it's the passion for your job and…”Martin Yan
- “The first thing that has to be recognized is that one cannot train someone to be passionate--it's either in t…”Richard Branson
- “Self-esteem is the garden in which passion bears success flowers. Most people can’t stand out to stand for wh…”Israelmore Ayivor
Explore Learning
- “As an artist, you keep learning. You draw out different parts of you.”Luis Fonsi
- “(on learning Westlife had beaten Oasis, U2 and The Beatles in an album chart battle in November 2006): There…”Noel Gallagher
- “....though modern Marriage is a tremendous laboratory, its members are often utterly without preparation for…”Leo Buscaglia