There are very few real teachers. Teaching is not a job; it is a vocation. To be a great one many qualities must be combined: love of truth, knowledge, reverence, loving concern for one's students, clarity and patience.
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One thing is certain: When the time has come, nothing which is man-made will subsist. One day, all human accomplishments will be reduced to a pile of ashes. But every single child to whom a has given birth will live forever, for he has been given an immortal soul made to God's image and likeness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human achievements are temporary, but the souls of children are eternal.
Alice Von Hildebrand emphasizes the transient nature of human accomplishments compared to the everlasting essence of the human soul. While material successes and creations may fade away, the spiritual and moral legacies we instill in the next generation endure, reflecting the divine image bestowed upon them by God.
Themes
EternityHumanitySoulLegacyCreation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would make a poignant addition to a speech at a graduation ceremony, focusing on the legacy of education and values.
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