SUCCESS Quotes: Unlikely Teachers

UPDATED: November 6, 2024

PUBLISHED: February 6, 2013

“I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strangely, I am ungrateful to these teachers.”

– Khalil Gibran, Lebanese poet and artist

Who or what was one unlikely teacher you’ve had? Share your teachable moments with SUCCESS.

Jennifer Chang

Jennifer Chang is the former associate editor for SUCCESS. She has a corgi puppy who has more Instagram followers than a dog should have. Tweet or follow her thoughts and favorite links at @jenzchang.

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