Quotes about Teaching the Young

In teaching the young you have to satisfy the schoolchild in yourself and enter the region where all meanings start. That is where, in any case, the philosopher has perpetually to start. Votes: 3

Scholarships that allow students to get a good education are important, but first we want to measure the progress that the schools are teaching our students, we want to hold them accountable for the progress, we want to hold the schools accountable for teaching the young people in America. Votes: 3

I like teaching and the contact with young minds keeps one on one's toes. Votes: 1

In the late 1990s, I left the teaching field to write biographies and histories for young adults. Votes: 1

It is the malady of our age that the young are so busy teaching us that they have no time left to learn. Votes: 1

The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. Votes: 1

Surveys show that many talented and committed young people are reluctant to enter teaching for the long haul because they think the profession is low-paying and not prestigious enough. Votes: 1

You're not lonely when you're teaching, you're not quiet, you're laughing most of the time, you're having a wonderful time interacting with young people. It's the best fun in the world. Votes: 1

I wouldn't be happy had I only been a teacher, if all I had done was help young people, frankly. I don't get nearly the joy teaching as I do out of creation. Votes: 1

I like teaching. I would like to help out with the young catchers; be there for them and obviously, you know, what it takes to get here. That's the biggest thing, I think. Votes: 1

A relationship with young people is very important to me. It's important to have a sense of what's going on in their world and not just in my own. So the opportunity teaching provides is a gift. Votes: 1

In the order I was in, each brother takes five vows, one of which is teaching the poor gratuitously. As a young person I was seized by this idea of social justice and I wanted very much to follow my vow of teaching the poor gratuitously. Votes: 1

Many of our young people spend four years getting very expensive college degrees. But our universities fail them and the nation if they continue to graduate students with expertise in biochemistry, mathematics or history without teaching them to think about what problems are important and why. Votes: 1

I don't play polo anymore because I am too old. But we still have a half a dozen horses - a couple of young horses we are teaching how to play polo and older horses that are real trustworthy when you get them up in the mountains. Votes: 1

While teaching, I also worked undercover in the lower courts by saying I was a young law teacher wanting experience in criminal law. The judges were happy to assist me but what I learned was how corrupt the lower courts were. Judges were accepting money right in the courtroom. Votes: 1

They taught us because they wanted to pass the knowledge on and educate young musicians. It was not because they had to teach because they failed as musicians. There is a huge difference in the reasons why someone is teaching and what they can offer and what they cannot offer. Votes: 1

When 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' premiered on the WB Network in 1996, American culture was in trouble. Americans were bowling alone, pursuing individual interests to the detriment of the communal good. Business leaders were celebrating creativity and neglecting discipline. Nike's 'Just do it' ads were teaching young people to break the rules. Votes: 1

A young man who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and will be a mighty tool in the hands of the Lord. Votes: 1

A young woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and will be a mighty tool in the hands of the Lord. Votes: 1

One of the advantages of having gone to Penn State was having had a scholar for a mentor - Philip Young. Also, a professional writer named Philip Klass taught there. He was a science fiction writer whose pseudonym was William Tenn. As a professional writer, he brought wisdom to teaching because he'd done it for a living. Votes: 1

I think there is a rage against women. I've come to see that now although at the time I did not notice it. I was preoccupied with my teaching and my writing. Votes: 1

Teaching young people to sell is a priceless gift. Votes: 0

The young, in their innocence, are often wise and capable of teaching the old. Votes: 0

Teaching is a good distraction, and I am in contact with young people, which is very gratifying. Votes: 0

If you do not actually like boys and girls, or young men and young women, give up teaching. Votes: 0

I learned early on in teaching how easy it is to hurt a young person and that's never my intention. Votes: 0

Teachers teach because they care. Teaching young people is what they do best. It requires long hours, patience, and care. Votes: 0

Some people, sweet and attractive, and strong and healthy, happen to die young. They are masters in disguise teaching us about impermanence. Votes: 0

We're teaching young girls that this is what they should be focusing on: rich and famous girls who are rich and famous for nothing. Votes: 0

I didn't get into teaching and coaching for the number of wins or the money. It was a passion for trying to help young people Votes: 0

I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than our bodies. Votes: 0

I think that if you start teaching about giving back and helping other people young, that will be a given for your child their whole life. Votes: 0

All of us have to do a better job of teaching young people not to let themselves be defined by the words other people use against them. Votes: 0

Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants. Votes: 0

I do a lot of teaching... and so I think I know how hard it is for young writers, how they have to work two jobs to survive. Votes: 0

I like teaching and the contact with young minds keeps one on one's toes, but increasing responsibilities have forced me to shed much of it in recent years. Votes: 0

From birth to death, anyone can fish. I just think it's fantastic to see old people going fishing with young people and teaching them things. I'm very, very critical. Votes: 0