Abigail Adams (although tight lipped above) contends that 'Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence'.
That contention is set up as an absolute - the 'not' and the 'must' indicate the polarities. But I don't think it's that easy.
I get what her intention is - students need some passion and application to learn something, but I can learn stuff without having that initial deliberateness she suggests.
For instance, I learn plenty of things by chance in my everyday interactions with students and staff at Hastings Boys' High School. All you have to be is awake to the possibilities and receptive to them when they come.
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