At it's highest level, the purpose of teaching is not to teach-it is to inspire the desire for learning. Once a student's mind is set on fire, it will find a way to provide its own fuel. (Sydney J. Harris)

At it's highest level, the purpose of teaching is not to teach-it is to inspire the desire for learning. Once a student's mind is set on fire, it will find a way to provide its own fuel.

Sydney J. Harris

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