John Stuart Mill Quotes

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There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.

Both teachers and learners go to sleep at their posts as soon as there is no enemy in the field.

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was an English philosopher, civil servant, and political economist.  He was a member of the British Parliament from 1865-1868.

Reba McEntire Quote

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I can’t imagine living a life without God in my life.  He’s my confidant, He’s my advisor, He’s my director.

From Psalm 25:4-5:  “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths.  Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all day long.”

Reba McEntire (born 1955) is an American country music singer and actress.  She has earned the nickname of “Queen of Country.”

John Greenleaf Whittier Quotes

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Children have neither past nor future–they rejoice in the present.

The child must teach the man.

John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American poet.  His Quaker background entrusted him to advocate for the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Charles Stanley Quote

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God is constantly working in our hearts and circumstances to achieve His will in our lives.

From Psalm 143:10:  “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.  Let Your good spirit lead me on a level path.”

All About Children (Haiku Series #273)

Open Classroom

Learning’s cherished time

Child’s endless observations—

Watching we adults

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Daily Quest

Epic adventures

Wearing out each pair of shoes—

Growing with each step

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Adult’s Invitation

Noticing youngsters

Teaching through their carefree lens—

Simple as child’s play

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Horace Bushnell Quote

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Every man’s life is a plan of God.

From Psalm 32:8:  “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.”

Horace Bushnell (1802-1876) was an American pastor and Christian theologian.

Always Teaching

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Always stirring

Filling young minds

Potential grows

Feeding mankind

 

Always sharing

Molding fresh clay

Confidence soars

Blessing each day

 

Always leading

Bringing to light

Innocence beams

Shining so bright

 

Always waiting

Sowing each seed

Patient teacher

Feeding each need

 

Always teaching

Learning comes forth

Compass setting

Heading true north

 

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Theodore Roethke Quotes

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Teaching is one of the few professions that permit love.

I learn by going where I have to go.

Theodore Roethke (1908-1963) was an American poet.  In 1954, he was awarded with the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.

Anatole France Quotes

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The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds.

Nine tenths of education is encouragement.

Anatole France (1844-1924) was a renowned French poet, journalist, and novelist.  In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his lifetime of achievements.

Marva Collins Quotes

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Excellence is not an act, but a habit.

A person cannot all of a sudden become good at what they do just by switching streams.

Marva Collins (1936-2015) was an American educator.