Viktor James > Quotes

“In each classroom, we raged war against lethargy, apathy, and ignorance. Each year we struggled to survive the friendly fire of misguided community involvement and political pressure. And then we limped home and bandaged our wounds and tried to heal enough before returning to the fight.”
― Viktor James, Teaching Frankenstein: A Cautionary Tale

“If you’re going to stay in this profession for the long run, you have to be prepared to gain nothing in return. You have to be ready for disappointment. You have to expect failure. Our job is people, and people always, in one way or another, let you down.”
― Viktor James, Teaching Frankenstein: A Cautionary Tale

“Making sure teenagers are on task is what I imagine guiding cracked-out chimpanzees through a quilting class feels like.”
― Viktor James, Teaching Frankenstein: A Cautionary Tale