The greedy search for money or success will almost always lead men into unhappiness. Why? Because that kind of life makes them depend upon things outside themselves.
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It is better to teach a few things perfectly than many things indifferently...
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quality of teaching is more important than quantity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of depth over breadth in education. It suggests that it is far more beneficial to teach a few subjects thoroughly and with care than to attempt to cover a wide array of topics without giving them the attention they deserve.
Themes
EducationTeachingQualityDepthLearning
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher sharing this quote during a professional development seminar.
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