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As a student I learned from wonderful teachers and ever since then Ive thought everyone is a teacher
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"As a student I learned from wonderful teachers and ever since then I've thought everyone is a teacher"

- Bill Moyers

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This quote by Bill Moyers talks to the concept that everyone has something to teach us. As a student, Moyers had the privilege of gaining from fantastic instructors, and this experience has formed his outlook on life. He believes that everyone has something to provide, which we can learn from anybody we come across. This idea is rooted in the concept of lifelong knowing, which encourages us to be available to new ideas and viewpoints. It likewise talks to the concept that knowledge is not restricted to the classroom, however can be found in daily life. By acknowledging that everybody is an instructor, we can open ourselves up to new experiences and get a greater understanding of the world around us.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bill Moyers somewhere between June 6, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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