"In my teens, I developed a passionate idolatry for a teacher of English literature. I wanted to do something that he would approve of more, so I thought I should be some sort of a scholar"
- Trevor Nunn
About this Quote
Trevor Nunn's quote talks to the power of an instructor's influence. As a teen, he developed a strong adoration for an English literature teacher, and wanted to do something that would make the teacher proud. This affection drove him to pursue a profession in scholarship, as he felt that this was something that his instructor would approve of. This quote talks to the importance of instructors in inspiring their students to reach their full capacity. It also speaks to the power of affection and regard, and how it can be a driving force in an individual's life. It is a pointer of the impact that teachers can have on their students, and how they can form the lives of those they teach.
This quote is written / told by Trevor Nunn somewhere between January 14, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Director from England.
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