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“The bestthing for being sad,” said Merlin “is to learn something. That is the onlything that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies,you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, youmay miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated byevil lunatics, or know your honor trampled in the sewers of baser minds.There is only one thing for it then—to learn. Learn why the world wagsand what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust,never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and neverdream of regretting.”
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I am a Teacher.
I was born the first moment that a question leaped from the mouth
of a child.
I have been many people in many places.
I am Socrates exciting the youth of Athens to discover new ideas
through the use of questions.
I am Anne Sullivan tapping out the secrets of the universe
into the outstretched hand of Helen Keller.
I am Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen revealing truth
through countless stories.
I am Marva Collins fighting for every child's right to an education.
The names of those who have practiced my profession ring like a hall
of fame for humanity...Booker T. Washington, Buddha, Confucius, RalphWaldo Emerson, Leo Buscaglia, Moses and Jesus.
I am also those whose names and faces have long been forgotten
but whose lessons and character will always be remembered in the accomplishmentsof their students.
I have wept for joy at the weddings of former students, laughed with
glee at the birth of their children and stood with head bowed in griefand confusion by graves dug too soon for bodies far too young.
Throughout the course of a day I have been called upon to be an
actor, friend, nurse and doctor, coach, finder of lost articles, moneylender, taxi driver, psychologist, substitute parent, salesman, politicianand a keeper of the faith.
Despite the maps, charts, formulas, verbs, stories and books, I have
really had nothing to teach, for my students really have only themselvesto learn, and I know it takes the whole world to tell you who you are.
I am a paradox. I speak loudest when I listen the most. My greatest
gifts are in what I am willing to appreciatively receive from my students.
Material wealth is not one of my goals, but I am a full-time treasure
seeker in my quest for new opportunities for my students to use theirtalents and in my constant search for those talents that sometimes lieburied in self-defeat.
I am the most fortunate of all who labor.
A doctor is allowed to usher life into the world in one magic moment.
I am allowed to see that life is reborn each day with new questions,ideas and friendships.
An architect knows that if he builds with care, his structure may stand
for centuries. A teacher knows that if he builds with love and truth,what he builds will last forever.
I am a warrior, daily doing battle against peer pressure, negativity,
fear, conformity, prejudice, ignorance and apathy: But I have greatallies: Intelligence, Curiosity, Parental Support, Individuality, Creativity,Faith, Love and Laughter all rush to my banner with indomitable support.
And who do I have to thank for this wonderful life I am so fortunate
to experience, but you the public, the parents. For you have done methe great honor to entrust to me your greatest contribution to eternity,your children.
And so I have a past that is rich in memories. I have a present
that is challenging, adventurous and fun because I am allowed to spendmy days with the future.
I am a teacher...and I thank God for it every day.
