Maxine Greene

Educational Philosopher American 1917 – 2014

Developed philosophy of imagination in education; advocated for arts.

383 quotes

"Relationships are the context in which we become fully human."
Relationships
"Nature teaches us about cycles, change, and renewal."
Nature
"Humor is a way of coping with the absurdities of life."
Humor
"Faith is believing in what we cannot yet see."
Faith
"The examined life requires honesty and vulnerability."
Philosophy
"We are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves."
Literature
"Every moment is an opportunity for becoming."
Life
"Justice requires active participation, not passive acceptance."
Justice
"We must preserve the imagination of the young."
Education
"Hope is not naive optimism; it is grounded in action."
Hope
"The world needs our creativity and our compassion."
Creativity
"We must teach people to question, not to conform."
Knowledge
"Freedom is the responsibility to choose wisely."
Freedom
"Courage is acting despite our fears."
Courage
"Change is the only constant in human life."
Change
"Peace begins in the human heart."
Peace
"We must create spaces where all voices can be heard."
Wisdom
"Art is a form of resistance and hope."
Art
"The pursuit of beauty elevates the human spirit."
Beauty
"We are responsible for the world we leave to future generations."
Motivation
"Learning is a lifelong adventure."
Education
"Dreams are the blueprints of our future."
Dreams
"Kindness multiplies when shared."
Kindness
"We must cultivate imagination in ourselves and others."
Imagination
"History is not fixed; it is continually being rewritten."
History
"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you uncomfortable."
Truth
"We are all capable of greatness if we dare to try."
Success
"Happiness grows in the soil of meaningful relationships."
Happiness
"Leadership is service to others."
Leadership
"We must find the courage to be ourselves."
Courage