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John Steinbeck

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 human mind and spirit.

John Steinbeck

Teacher

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John Steinbeck compares teaching to art, suggesting that truly exceptional teachers are rare, just like great artists. He emphasizes that teaching is especially important because it shapes people's thoughts and character, making it a uniquely challenging and valuable form of creativity.

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