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Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember t
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"Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives"

- Andy Rooney

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This quote by Andy Rooney speaks with the effect that instructors have on their trainees. He suggests that most people will only be remembered by a handful of individuals, however instructors will be kept in mind by thousands of people for the rest of their lives. This talks to the long lasting effect that instructors have on their trainees. They are not just imparting knowledge, however also leaving a long lasting impression on their students. Teachers are often the most influential people in a trainee's life, and the memories they develop will stick with them for many years to come. This quote is a pointer of the value of instructors and the impact they have on their trainees. It is a suggestion that teachers are not just informing their trainees, but also leaving a lasting impression on them.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Andy Rooney between January 14, 1919 and November 4, 2011. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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