The teachers are everywhere. What is wanted is a learner.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Teachers are abundant but true learning requires a willing student.
- In plain terms
- You can find teachers anywhere but you must want to learn.
- What can you take from it?
- Learning starts with the student.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you a learner?
- How do you show willingness?
Another view
Sometimes there are no good teachers available.
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