Education & Learning quotes

What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.

What is a teacher? It isn't someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows.

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.

A good teacher does not draw out; he gives out — he approves of the child.

I have lots of passions - gardens, art, music and reading. I have eclectic taste and read a huge variety of books.

I could never let the teacher down. I always worked hard, too scared to get in trouble.

Last time I was in Jamaica I financed a teacher to teach in an orphanage.

Since belief determines behavior, doesn't it make sense that we should be teaching ethical, moral values in every home and in every school in America?

Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education.

If it wasn't for my primary school teacher reminding me to be observant, I may not have had the inspiration to think of my invention.

Today our books are numberless, and one man cannot master them in a lifetime. Now that the sea-waves are dashing upon our shores, unless we keep pace with the times and acquire Western learning, we shall be left in the lurch.

If a Chinese student does not know Chinese learning, it's like a person without a surname, a horse without a bridle, a boat without a helm. The more Western learning he possesses, the more hateful of China he will become. Even if he becomes a capable man of vast learning, how can he be of any use to the state?