Those who educate children well are more to be honored than parents, for these only gave life, those the art of living well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Educators deserve high respect because they teach how to live well, beyond just giving biological life.
- In plain terms
- Teachers who teach kids well are more honored than parents who only give life.
- What can you take from it?
- Value educators for teaching the skills of a good life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does education play in your life?
- How do you show respect to teachers?
Another view
It may undervalue the fundamental role parents play in early nurturing.
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