Cornerstones

Quotations, Various

Cornerstones highlights thought-provoking quotes from notable folks.

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.
Chinese Proverb

The teacher has two tasks: to lead the children to concentration and to help them in their development afterwards.
Maria Montessori

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called "truth."
Dan Rather

If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life.
Barack Obama

There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to the skies.
Robert Frost

Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.
Malala Yousafzai

I touch the future. I teach.
Christa McAuliffe

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
John 3:2 (KJV)

Being a parent and being a teacher are parallel lines.
Jon Hamm

Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change.
William Arthur Ward

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.
Aristotle

A good teacher isn't someone who gives the answers out to their kids but is understanding of needs and challenges and gives tools to help other people succeed.
Justin Trudeau

I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.
Lily Tomlin

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