Quote by Burl Ives

I stopped and gazed on the little dull man who was being paid to be a teacher of teachers. I turned and walked to the door, slammed it closed with a bang, and broken glass crashed to the floor. There was uproar behind me in the class, which did not interest me at all.

I stopped and gazed on the little dull man who was being pai

Summary

This quote expresses a moment of frustration and disillusionment with the education system. The speaker, observing an uninspiring and lackluster teacher, becomes overwhelmed with disappointment. In a defiant act, they dramatically slam the door, symbolizing their rejection of the traditional educational setup. The ensuing chaos in the classroom, though irrelevant to the speaker, highlights their disinterest in conforming to societal norms or accepting mediocrity in the pursuit of knowledge.

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By Burl Ives

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