Whenever a text-book is written of real educational worth…
“Whenever a text-book is written of real educational worth, you may be quite certain that some reviewer will say that it will be difficult to teach from it. Of course it will be difficult to teach from it. It it were easy, the book ought to be burned.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Educational works of true value are inherently challenging; ease would indicate lack of depth.
In simple terms: Good textbooks are hard to teach.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty.
Themes
education
philosophy
learning
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teacher training
- curriculum design
- self‑study
Key Concepts
pedagogy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might simplicity betray superficiality?
- How can educators balance rigor with accessibility?