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But I decided I wanted more education and I had to make a choice between starting law school, which was interesting to m
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"But I decided I wanted more education and I had to make a choice between starting law school, which was interesting to me, and going for a graduate degree in engineering"

- Daniel J. Evans

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This quote by Daniel J. Evans speaks to the importance of choosing in life. He was confronted with a choice between pursuing a law degree or a graduate degree in engineering. He chose to pursue more education, and in doing so, had to make a choice between two paths. This quote highlights the significance of making choices and doing something about it in order to achieve one's objectives. It likewise talks to the idea that in some cases, we need to make challenging choices in order to progress. Eventually, Evans picked to pursue an academic degree in engineering, and this decision has likely had a positive impact on his life. This quote acts as a pointer that we all have to choose in life, which those choices can have an enduring effect.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Daniel J. Evans somewhere between November 11, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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