The more that everyone has access to the same educational opportunities, the more society will tend to accept some receiving disproportionate rewards. After all, they themselves have a chance to be winners.
Raghuram RajanRead
It is commonly said that a teacher fails if he has not been surpassed by his students. There has been no failure on our part in this regard considering how far they have gone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A teacher's success is measured by the achievements of their students.
This quote emphasizes the idea that the ultimate goal of teaching is to empower students to surpass their teachers in knowledge and capability. When students excel and achieve great heights, it signifies that the teacher has done their job well, fostering growth and development in their learners. Thus, a teacher should see the success of their students as a reflection of their own effectiveness and impact.
Themes
TeacherStudentsSuccessEducationLearning
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a graduation speech to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class.
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