1. He prides himself on being a theodidact, acquiring knowledge through his own efforts.
他以自己是一个自学者而自豪，凭借自己的努力获取知识。
2. Theodidacts often have a strong independent streak and prefer learning at their own pace.
自学者通常具有强烈的独立精神，更喜欢以自己的速度学习。