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It is commonly said that a teacher fails if he has not been surpassed by his students. There has been no failure on our part in this regard considering how far they have gone.
Edmond H. Fischer
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Interpretation

What this quote means

A teacher's success is measured by the achievements of their students.

This quote emphasizes the idea that the ultimate goal of teaching is to empower students to surpass their teachers in knowledge and capability. When students excel and achieve great heights, it signifies that the teacher has done their job well, fostering growth and development in their learners. Thus, a teacher should see the success of their students as a reflection of their own effectiveness and impact.

Themes

TeacherStudentsSuccessEducationLearning

In practice

Example use cases

Using this quote during a graduation speech to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class.

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