Marva Collins

“If you can’t make a mistake, you can’t make anything.”

“What all good teachers have in common, however, is that they set high standards for their students and do not settle for anything less.”

“Determination and perseverance move the world; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail.”

“There is a brilliant child locked inside every student.”

“Character is what you know you are, not what others think you have.”

“Trust yourself. Think for yourself. Act for yourself. Speak for yourself. Be yourself. Imitation is suicide.”

“I'm a teacher. A teacher is someone who leads. There is no magic here. I do not walk on water. I do not part the sea. I just love children.”