Inspirational Quote by Stephen Leacock
“I am what is called a professor emeritus—from the Latin e, 'out,' and meritus, 'so he ought to be.”
About This Quote
The term 'professor emeritus' combines Latin roots meaning 'out' and 'deserved', indicating a retired yet honored status.
In simple terms: Emeritus means retired but honored.
Key Takeaway
Respect retired scholars for their contributions.
Themes
academia
titles
honor
Mood
respectful
reflective
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- university ceremonies
- honorary titles
- career transitions
Key Concepts
Latin etymology
academic tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can emeritus professors stay engaged?
- What value does experience bring to academia?
A Different Perspective
Retirement may feel like loss of purpose for some.
![“The venerable emeritus professors still at Yale when I entered graduate school [in the 1960s] may have been reserved, puritanical WASPs, but they were men of honor who had given their lives to scholarship. Today in the elite schools, honor and ethics are gone.” quote by Camille Paglia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/87e/camille-paglia-652_1960s_the-venerable-emeritus-professors-still_309445.jpg)
