Quote by W. H. Auden

A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

Summary

This quote suggests that a professor is someone who imparts knowledge or information to their students while they are relatively passive, akin to being asleep. It implies that the professor's words and teachings have a strong influence on the students' understanding and learning, even though they may not actively engage in the process. The analogy of talking in someone else's sleep underscores the idea that professors have the ability to guide and shape their students' thoughts and perspectives while they are in a receptive state.

Topics

Teaching

By W. H. Auden

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