Quote by Charles Kuralt

When we become a really mature, grown-up, wise society, we will put teachers at the center of the community, where they belong. We don't honor them enough, we don't pay them enough.

When we become a really mature, grown-up, wise society, we w

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This quote conveys the need to value and prioritize teachers in society. It suggests that in order for a society to truly mature and exhibit wisdom, teachers should be given a central role in the community. The quote highlights a lack of recognition and compensation for teachers, indicating that their importance and contributions are often undervalued. By emphasizing the need to honor and adequately pay teachers, the quote emphasizes the significance of their role in shaping and educating future generations.

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