Quote by John Steinbeck

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artis

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This quote suggests that a great teacher possesses artistic qualities, with teaching being considered an art form. The comparison is made to other great artists, indicating that exceptional teachers are just as rare and distinguished. Furthermore, the quote argues that teaching could possibly be the greatest form of art, as it involves shaping and influencing the human mind and spirit - a profound and powerful medium.

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