![...I think there's only one [thing] that anybody teaches, and this is character. And I think that whether you are teaching history, math, or biology, or music, what you are really doing is, you are helping to shape the character of that person who is your student... Music is such a wonderful teaching tool, because while you are developing musical skills, that student can learn a lot about discipline [and] cooperation.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-think-theres-only-one-thing-that-anybody-teaches-and-this-is-character.jpg)
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