Quote by Socrates

I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.

I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.

Summary

This quote expresses the limited role of a teacher in the process of learning. It implies that a teacher's role isn't to simply transfer information or knowledge to students, but rather to stimulate critical thinking and provoke curiosity and questioning. In other words, instead of spoon-feeding knowledge, a teacher should inspire and guide students to explore and develop their own understanding by engaging their minds in active thinking and debate. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes the importance of fostering independent thinking skills and self-discovery in education.

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