"教授には理論が必要であるように犬にはノミが必要である"
— H. L. Mencken
Simplified Meaning:
A professor needs to have ideas and thoughts just like how a dog naturally has fleas. Imagine a professor who teaches without any strong ideas or beliefs about their subject. It would be hard for students to learn or be inspired. It's like a cook who doesn’t know any recipes; they wouldn’t be able to make good food. Great professors are filled with theories and opinions that help drive their teaching and research. Just as fleas are small and many, a professor's theories and ideas are plentiful and essential to their identity. Without these, their role would be lacking something vital.
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