"I was in high school, trying to get out of high school. The only thing slowing me up was grades"
- Levon Helm
About this Quote
In this quote, Levon Helm reviews his experience in high school and his desire to carry on from it. He expresses his eagerness to leave high school behind and carry on to the next stage of his life. Nevertheless, he acknowledges that his grades were the only thing holding him back from attaining this objective. This might suggest that he struggled academically and maybe felt frustrated by the limitations that his grades placed on his future strategies. In general, this quote highlights the typical struggle of numerous high school students who aspire to proceed to the next chapter of their lives but are prevented by academic efficiency.
This quote is written / told by Levon Helm between May 26, 1940 and April 19, 2012. He was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 33 other quotes.
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"And before our current legislature adjourns, we intend to become the first state of full and true choice by saying to every low and middle-income Hoosier family, if you think a non-government school is the right one for your child, you're as entitled to that option as any wealthy family; here's a voucher, go sign up"
