Quote by Catherine Drinker Bowen

The professors laugh at themselves, they laugh at life; they long ago abjured the bitch-goddess Success, and the best of them will fight for his scholastic ideals with a courage and persistence that would shame a soldier. The professor is not afraid of words like truth; in fact he is not afraid of words at all.

The professors laugh at themselves, they laugh at life; they

Summary

This quote suggests that professors have a certain perspective on life. They have renounced the pursuit of worldly success and instead embrace a humble and light-hearted attitude. They find humor in their own selves and in the complexities of life. Despite their seemingly detached demeanor, they possess a deep dedication to their academic principles, going to great lengths to defend their scholarly ideals. The quote also highlights the fearlessness of professors when it comes to confronting uncomfortable truths, as they wholeheartedly embrace the power and importance of words in their pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

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By Catherine Drinker Bowen

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