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Great Teacher Quotes

Quotes honoring great teachers

One well-known line here separates a great teacher from a merely good one by their power to inspire, a theme shared with Influence quotes.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Quotes by William Arthur Ward

I was studying with Stella Adler, who was a great, great teacher who encouraged me to be an actor. I had thought I would just write or direct or whatever. I wasn't thinking very much of Hollywood. I was thinking...

Quotes by Warren Beatty

I feel so very grateful to have the voice God gave me. It takes a lot of rest and training to sing, and I was lucky that I found a great teacher when I first moved to New York.

Quotes by Judy Collins

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the...

John Steinbeck

Emotion Quotes

Back in the day for me was a great time in my life - I was in my 20s. Most people refer to their experiences in their twenties as being a highlight in their life. It's a period of time...

Quotes by Herbie Hancock

A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.

Quotes by Deval Patrick

But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play.

Quotes by Buddy Rich

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes these great teacher quotes stand out?
They describe what separates a great teacher from a merely good one, usually the ability to inspire rather than just instruct, related to Influence quotes.
Do any quotes name a specific teacher?
Yes, one credits Stella Adler as a great teacher who encouraged a shift toward acting.
Is teaching compared to art in these quotes?
Yes, one quote argues a truly great teacher deserves to be ranked among great artists, since teaching may rank among the finest of all crafts.
Do these quotes mention gratitude toward mentors?
Yes, one expresses gratitude for finding a great teacher after moving to New York to train as a singer.
Is there a quote ranking types of teachers?
Yes, one famous line ranks teachers from mediocre and good up to superior and great, close to Guidance quotes.

Others recall specific mentors who shaped a career in acting or singing, gratitude that fits naturally with Guidance quotes.