A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Use these quotes to send a teacher anote of thanksand appreciation for all they do.

Use them to caption an appreciation photo or to remind others of a teacher’s value.

Teacher reads to children seated on the floor in a library with bookshelves, chairs, and a globe. Large windows in the background provide natural light.

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Green leaves pattern surrounds a white rectangle with a quote: “Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding.” — William Arthur Ward.

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A quote reads: “A teacher’s job is to take a bunch of live wires and see that they are well-grounded.” - Darwin D. Martin. Text is centered on a green patterned background.

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Text quote on leaf-patterned background: “Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.” - Sidney Hook.

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A quotation on a green plaid background reads, “A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.” – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

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Quote written over a leafy background: “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” - Mark Van Doren.

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