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I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this business than I was at first. Good sense and
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"I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this business than I was at first. Good sense and energy are the qualities required"

- Rutherford B. Hayes

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In this quote, Rutherford B. Hayes is revealing his altering views on the necessity of a West Point education for a certain organization. He notes that he was initially inclined to think that such an education was needed, and now he is less persuaded. Rather, he recommends that common sense and energy are the qualities that are genuinely required for success in this specific field. This might be interpreted as a rejection of the idea that formal education is constantly the secret to success, and instead points to the significance of individual qualities and decision. In general, Hayes seems to value useful abilities and initiative over official qualifications.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rutherford B. Hayes between October 4, 1822 and January 17, 1893. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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