To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching. To attain it we must be able to guess what will interest; we must learn to read the childish soul as we might a piece of music. Then, by simply changing the key, we keep up the attraction and vary the song.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding and connecting with students in order to effectively teach. It suggests that teaching is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about finding ways to engage and capture students' interests. Similar to how one might change the key in music to create variation and maintain engagement, teachers need to adapt their approaches and teaching techniques to keep their students interested and motivated in the learning process.

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