Isn't it funny? When a student does not do well on a recital, people usually ask: "Who is the teacher of this student?" But when a student gives a brilliant performance people say "What a talent!"

Those who teach understand that teaching a gifted student requires much effort and skill. It is like cutting a diamond - you need to work hard on every facet to make a stone shine. Without proper cutting, even a diamond is just another stone. And like a diamond, talent is a very hard material to work with.

Like a jeweler admiring his work, a teacher loves to watch a brilliant performance of his or her student. But every teacher would also be glad to hear - "You've done a wonderful job with this talent!"