Timeless Teachings from Mrs. Stroupe's Blackboard: Inspirational Wisdom Through the Ages

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In 1931, 19-year-old Nancy Stroupe arrived in the mountains of western North Carolina after completing her education at Winthrop College. Young and inexperienced, she was determined to teach proper English to the children of Avery County, captivated by their unique dialect, which she regarded as "the purest Elizabethan or Middle English in the world." Each school day, Mrs. Stroupe would inspire her students with a new quote on the blackboard, setting the stage for their explorations in history, literature, and language. Over her five-decade teaching career, she became beloved by at least three generations of students, many of whom can still recite The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales. This delightful collection features her entire assortment of interesting and useful axioms, all predating 1966. While many were not used in the classroom, they were cherished for her personal enjoyment. Compiled from various sources over the years and preserved in a well-worn notebook, these truisms are now shared for your pleasure and educational enlightenment. May they bring a smile to your face and illuminate your own journey!