"FOR TEACHERS & EDUCATORS"
"Unsuccessful people are the ones who wonder why they failed. Successful people are the ones who learn from their failure and turn it into success. For it's not why you fail, it's what you can learn from failing."
Written in 2005 by Andy H. --- Illinois
I wrote this quote in honor of my teacher, a very inspiring man who deserves great respect. This quote came to me while deciding what I wanted to do in my future and I hope for all that read this, that it helps you to some extent.
"A man without words is a man without thought, a man without thought is a man without knowledge, a man without knowledge is a man void of understanding and a man void of understanding shall never succeed."
Copyright © 2004 Edward Graham
"The teacher is the one who gets the most out of the lessons, and the true teacher is the learner."
Elbert Hubbard
"The biggest creature of deception and failure is yourself. If you allow it to grow, it will consume you. Tame it and control it. If not, it will do otherwise."
Copyright © 2004 Jonathan Tan, PhD
Adjunct Professor with PCEC-CS College in Shanghai, China
The six useful rules of life are as follows:
First, accept all our good and bad circumstances.
Second, always listen to your body.
Third, use common sense all the time.
Fourth, do not be afraid of mistakes.
Fifth, learning must be done everyday.
Lastly, don't think too much.
Copyright © 2005 Goh Kok Ming
"Opportunity is a dare - not a door."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by G. M., Age 17 --- NSW, Australia
Challenge yourself!
"Teachers not only teach history, algebra, and science, but what we call the intangibles: all about life, love, leadership, and happiness - you know, the things that really matter."
L. Swanzy --- Submitted by L.B., Age 14 --- Texas
To teach is to touch a life forever
"Be who you are and do it on purpose."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.K., Age 15 --- Ohio
"Asking questions may make you seem stupid for a moment. But not asking questions will make you seem stupid even beyond the grave."
Copyright © 2005 Barry White
"Where there is interest, there is learning."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by David Wright --- New Zealand
"Never give up!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.R., Age 16 --- New Zealand
This has helped me huge amounts over the past few years. I heard it when a teacher said it to me after I gave up during a game. It is now something that is always in my mind, even when the going gets tough, it keeps me going strong. I can only advise everyone else to do the same and keep on keeping on because things will always get better. Pain is only temporary memories last forever.
Children of today
A waste mind
Is a terrible kind
Wasting your mind
Equals a lifetime bind!
So-children of today
Don't waste your mind
Get your education
And let your mind shine!
Copyright © 2005 Bridgette J. Wilcox
"The gift of a great teacher is creating an awareness of greatness in others."
The Tao of Teaching
"You cannot hope to build a better world without improving individuals. We all must work for our own improvement, and at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity."
Marie Curie
"Restraint and discipline and examples of virtue and justice. These are the things that form the education of the world."
Edmund Burke
"Maturity is tested by applying the things you have learned in life, not by merely teaching it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jennette Cajucom --- Manila, Philippines
"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning."
Claude Bernard
"Lead yourself but follow the wise one."
Copyright © 2005 David Torrelli
"A man that has done his best has done enough."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Elijah M., Age 16 --- Australian External Territories
My teacher at school always says this to motivate us to always strive to do our best and I have found it to be very true and helpful.
"I once had a seminary teacher who asked us, "Whoever said life was fair?" Nobody answered because we knew that it isn't. The teacher replied to us after a couple seconds of silence, "I did." He was right in a way. Life will be fairer and a bit more rewarding if you put in the effort to make your life and the lives around you a more enjoyable experience."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Zach B., Age 16 --- Arizona
"Teachers can teach but only the student can do something with what they have learned."
Written in 2005 by Nick B., Age 16 --- Ohio
"Deadlines follow Doppler Effect
the closer they get, the more pressing they seem."
Written by Sairam Chavali --- Andhra Pradesh, India
I don't remember exactly when I started using this phrase but I have used it in many training sessions to emphasize the importance of Time Management to groups.
"Don't settle with just one thing if you know you can do better."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Amanda B., Age 14 --- Arkansas