The Outsiders Education Quotes

Ponyboy's teacher does what the best teachers do – he takes Pony's position into account, and personalizes the assignment and instructions with Pony's maximum benefit in mind.

Pony doesn't know it yet, but he's pre-writing – warming up for the serious business. Drawing horses and writing names might seem like a waste of time, but that's probably helping Pony collect his organize his thoughts, and find out where to start.

By the end of the novel, Pony realizes the he can be an educator too. He can take the things he's learned and share them with others, in the hopes of making the world a better place.