Question

Mind is not a vessel to be filled,but a fire to be kindled.
What is the meaning of this thought?

Answer 1

This was quoted by Plutarch. It means our mind is not a receiver or a bottle to be filled with ideas and thoughts from outside world. Our mind has to find knowledge on it's own not copy or get knowledge from someone.
" True knowledge is not gained, it is made"
We have to ignite our own mentality and intellect. Our mind can be compared to a log of wood. A little kindling is needed to set our mind in flames , for the quest of knowledge .....