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I remember when I was a kid in school and teachers would explain things to me about what I read, and Id think, Where did
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"I remember when I was a kid in school and teachers would explain things to me about what I read, and I'd think, Where did they get that? I didn't read that in there. Later you look at it and think, That's kind of an interesting idea"

- Norton Juster

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This quote by Norton Juster speaks to the power of analysis. As a child, Juster was often perplexed by the interpretations of his teachers, questioning where they got their concepts from. He was unable to see the same connections that his teachers did. Nevertheless, as he got older, he started to value the creativity and insight of his instructors' interpretations. He understood that interpretation is an art kind, and that it can be used to reveal brand-new and interesting ideas. Juster's quote is a reminder that interpretation is an important tool, and that it can be used to discover new and exciting concepts. It is a suggestion to be available to various analyses and to be ready to check out new ideas.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norton Juster somewhere between June 2, 1929 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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