Quote by James Tobin

My father also happened to be an intellectual, as learned, literate, informed, and curious as anyone I have known. Unobtrusively and casually, he was my wise and gentle teacher.

My father also happened to be an intellectual, as learned, l

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This quote highlights the author's admiration and respect for their father, who was not only knowledgeable but also possessed a strong sense of curiosity and wisdom. The father's approach to teaching was characterized by subtlety and ease, creating a nurturing and gentle learning environment for the author. This description implies that the father's intellectual influence was profound and played a significant role in shaping the author's own intellectual development.

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