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A. Bartlett Giamatti

Teachers believe they have a gift for giving it drives them with the same irrepressible drive that drives others to create a work of art or a market or a building.

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Teachers feel a strong, natural passion for sharing knowledge, similar to how artists or builders feel compelled to create something meaningful. This inner motivation pushes them to teach with dedication and enthusiasm, as if it is an essential part of who they are.

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