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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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A teacher affects eternity

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Most of us agree with this quote from American historian Henry Brooks Adams.

Hi,

Is it right to understand the bolded part in the above as "a teacher affects his students eternally?'

Besides, why is it "agree with this quote" instead of "agree on or agree to this quote?" Thanks.
  

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'-- No, I think that that is not a good rendition, since a teacher's students are also mortal. "-- 'Agree with' = hold the same opinion. 'Agree on' = reach an agreement.

— Mister Micawber

  • '-- No, I think that that is not a good rendition, since a teacher's students are also mortal.
  • "-- 'Agree with' = hold the same opinion.
  • 'Agree on' = reach an agreement.
  • 'Agree to' = express willingness.
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Is it right to understand the bolded part in the above as "a teacher affects his students eternally?'-- No, I think that that is not a good rendition, since a teacher's students are also mortal.

Besides, why is it "agree with this quote" instead of "agree on or agree to this quote?"-- 'Agree with' = hold the same opinion. 'Agree on' = reach an agreement. 'Agree to' = express w
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AngliholicA teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Most of us agree with this quote from American historian Henry Brooks Adams. Hi, Is it right to understand the bolded part in the above as "a teacher affects his students eternally? No, the bolded part doesn't say any
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