Full Idea
If a pupil genuinely desires truth is requires only a hint to show him how to find what he is seeking.
Gist of Idea
If the pupil really yearns for the truth, they only need a hint
Source
Novalis (Logological Fragments I [1798], 02)
Book Reference
Novalis: 'Philosophical Writings', ed/tr. Stoljar,M.M. [SUNY 1997], p.47
A Reaction
The tricky job for the teacher or supervisor is assessing whether the pupil genuinely desires truth, or needs motivating.