Quote by Edsger Dijkstra

Perfecting oneself is as much unlearning as it is learning.

Perfecting oneself is as much unlearning as it is learning.

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of self-improvement entails both acquiring knowledge and skills, as well as letting go of preconceived notions and behaviors that hinder personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of unlearning ingrained patterns of thinking and unproductive habits, in order to make room for new ideas and ways of being that contribute to self-development. True self-perfection involves not only adding to one's knowledge and experiences, but also actively shedding outdated or limiting beliefs and behaviors.

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Learning

By Edsger Dijkstra

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