"In those days I was terrible at athletics and never made a team, but quite easily led my class in academics"
- William Standish Knowles
About this Quote
This quote by William Standish Knowles talks to the idea that success can be found in many kinds. In his case, he was not effective in athletics, however he had the ability to excel in academics. This quote speaks to the concept that success is not always determined in the same method. It is possible to be effective in one location and not in another. It is likewise possible to be successful in both areas. This quote is a suggestion that success is not always measured in the same method which it is possible to be effective in various areas. It is very important to acknowledge and commemorate success in all its types.
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