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Amos Bronson Alcott1 quote
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple. — Amos Bronson Alcott · 1840George Bernard Shaw1 quote
He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches. — George Bernard Shaw · 1903James Thomson1 quote
Delightful task! to rear the tender thought,
To teach the young idea how to shoot. — James Thomson · 1728Joseph Beuys1 quote
To be a teacher is my greatest work of art. — Joseph Beuys · 1969T.H. Huxley1 quote
The necessity of making things plain to uninstructed people, was one of the very best means of clearing up the obscure corners in one's own mind. — T.H. Huxley · 1894Tania Bruguera1 quote
One thing that I really like about teaching is that you have to work very hard not to lose the respect of your students. — Tania Bruguera · 2013