Education Quote by Philip Roth
““If he were around this place as a professor, he could teach 'Appropriate Behavior in Classical Greek Drama,' a course that would be over before it began.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Plot Against America, 2004
A professor could teach behavior, but the class ends before it starts, implying futility.
In simple terms: Teaching behavior may be impossible.
Recognize limits of instruction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- cultural criticism
- artistic analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any knowledge truly unteachable?
- How can we improve teaching effectiveness?
May overstate pessimism about teaching.