Long time Quotes by Bel Kaufman

I like the word OLD. Not senior, that's for proms. Older? Older than whom? 'Old' is honorable and ripe

— Bel Kaufman

“What makes you think you’re so special? Just because you’re a teacher? What he was really saying was: You are so special. You are…

— Bel Kaufman

“How can you wish on a turkey wishbone with a man who is capable of correcting a love letter?”

— Bel Kaufman

Time collapses and expands like an erratic accordion.

— Bel Kaufman

Education is not a product: mark, diploma, job, money-in that order; it is a process, a never-ending one.

— Bel Kaufman

A teacher is frequently the only adult in the pupil's environment who treats him with respect.

— Bel Kaufman

I am writing this during my lunch period, because I need to reach towards the outside world of sanity, because I am overwhelmed by…

— Bel Kaufman

Learning is a process of mutual discovery for teacher and pupil. Keep an open mind to their unexpected responses.

— Bel Kaufman

When giving comes directly from the heart, it can never disappoint or embarrass.

— Bel Kaufman

Children are the true connoisseurs. What’s precious to them has no price, only value.

— Bel Kaufman

“But I am busiest outside of my teaching classes. Do you know any other business or profession where highly-skilled specialists are required to tally…

— Bel Kaufman

Mythology is studied in the school system because most of us come from it.

— Bel Kaufman