“Two types of teachers are remembered:  One to be forgiven after years have softened the antagonisms and resentments; the other to be thought of with honor and gratitude as long as memory lasts.  Between these two is a third and a larger group:  those who are forgotten, because they failed to stamp a lasting impression on their pupils.  This group represents the mediocrity of the profession, not bad enough to be actively forgiven, not good enough to claim a place in gratitude and remembrance.”

Mr. Betts then goes on with a very exhaustive list of positive and negative qualities in teachers—­a list so valuable that we set it down here for reference.

   Positive Qualities Negative Qualities

1.  Open-minded, inquiring, broad.  Narrow, dogmatic, not hungry for
                                        truth.

2.  Accurate, thorough, discerning.  Indefinite, superficial, lazy.

3.  Judicious, balanced, fair.  Prejudiced, led by likes and
                                        dislikes.

4.  Original, independent, Dependent, imitative, subservient.
   resourceful.

5.  Decisive, possessing convictions.  Uncertain, wavering, undecided.

6.  Cheerful, joyous, optimistic.  Gloomy, morose, pessimistic, bitter.

7.  Amiable, friendly, agreeable.  Repellent, unsociable, disagreeable.

8.  Democratic, broadly sympathetic.  Snobbish, self-centered, exclusive.

9.  Tolerant, sense of humor, Opinionated, dogmatic, intolerant.
   generous.

10.  Kind, courteous, tactful.  Cruel, rude, untactful.

11.  Tractable, co-operative, Stubborn, not able to work with
    teachable. others.

12.  Loyal, honorable, dependable.  Disloyal, uncertain dependability.

13.  Executive, forceful, vigorous.  Uncertain, weak, not capable.

14.  High ideals, worthy, exalted.  Low standards, base, contemptible.

15.  Modest, self-effacing.  Egotistical, vain, autocratic.

16.  Courageous, daring, firm.  Overcautious, weak, vacillating.

17.  Honest, truthful, frank, Low standards of honor and truth.
    sincere.

18.  Patient, calm, equable.  Irritable, excitable, moody.

19.  Generous, open-hearted, Stingy, selfish, resentful.
    forgiving.

20.  Responsive, congenial.  Cold, repulsive, uninviting.

21.  Punctual, on schedule, capable.  Tardy, usually behindhand,
                                        incapable.

22.  Methodical, consistent, logical.  Haphazard, desultory, inconsistent.

23.  Altruistic, given to service.  Indifferent, not socially minded.

24.  Refined, alive to beauty, Coarse, lacking aesthetic quality.
    artistic.