“One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.”

— John W. Gardner

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About John W. Gardner

Educator • American

John William Gardner was an influential American educator and public servant, serving as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon B. Johnson. A key architect of Johnson's 'Great Society'...

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