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“Good teaching is creating really interesting generalizations out of war stories.”

Quote by Derek Bok

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Derek Bok is a distinguished lawyer and academic administrator, born on March 22, 1930. He has made substantial contributions to the field of education and legal practice, serving in several prominent roles throughout his career. more

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