“The power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous.” –Gibbon
Every teacher knows how true this is…and I’m really lucky to be surrounded by these sort of “happy dispositions”. I found this quote when reading, of all things, an article by the famous physicist and teacher Richard Feynman.
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Thanks for your comment Dan — I’m down here in Austin myself, not too far from you.
Hi Sara! Thanks for your comment – please let me know if you have anything you’d like me to post on in the future 🙂
Bill — Thanks I’m enjoying your blog too!
Hello
I am myself a teacher and really like it although it is hard sometimes. It is very challenging to say the least. I’m glad I’ve been reading this blog, keep up the good work.
Thank you very much, I will take inspiration for my piano italian blog!
Hi,
Thank you for the inspiration.
This is a very interesting blog and will be sure to follow in the future. I wish more people would talk about their experience in the piano world
Thanks for sharing this quote to all of us, to your readers. Reading this has made me realize some things as these thoughts have brought me to a happier disposition. With that, I can inspire my colleagues and fellows more than I am used to. Keep it up and congrats. cheers!
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hello. very good your blog. i will follow it.
congrats
Thanks for sharing this quote!