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A mediocre music teacher tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Tells
Inspire
Teacher
Demonstrates
Music
Explains
Great
Inspires
Good
Mediocre
Superior
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