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All I wanted was to be a university teacher
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"All I wanted was to be a university teacher"

- Jalal Talabani

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Jalal Talabani's quote "All I wanted was to be a university instructor" talks to his ambition and devotion to his picked occupation. Talabani was a Kurdish leader and the very first president of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein. He was a highly informed man, having studied law and government in Iraq and France. His quote shows his desire to utilize his understanding and education to teach and influence others. He wished to be a university instructor to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of students. He wanted to be a good example and coach to those who were interested in finding out and growing. His quote likewise speaks to his dedication to education and his belief that understanding is power. He wanted to utilize his understanding to help others and to make a difference in the world. Talabani's quote is a pointer of the importance of education and the power of understanding.

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Iraq Flag This quote is written / told by Jalal Talabani somewhere between November 12, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Iraq. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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