Famous quote by Betty Hill

Mobile Desktop
And then I went to the University of New Hampshire for two years, and then the war came along
Like

"And then I went to the University of New Hampshire for two years, and then the war came along"

- Betty Hill

About this Quote

Betty Hill's quote reflects the unpredictability of life during the 1940s. The war was a significant disruption to lots of people's lives, and Betty Hill was no exception. She had been attending the University of New Hampshire for two years when the war broke out. This implied that her research studies were postponed, and she needed to make a difficult decision about her future. She could either stay in school and threat being prepared, or she could leave school and sign up with the war effort. In any case, her life was changed forever. The war had a profound impact on Betty Hill, and her quote reflects the unpredictability of life throughout that time. It is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made by many throughout the war, and the guts and resilience of those who endured it.

About the Author

USA Flag This quote is written / told by Betty Hill. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning - Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli
"A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning"
Benjamin Disraeli, Statesman
Small: Everyone has a right to a university degree in America, even if its in Hamburger Technology - Clive James
Clive James
"Everyone has a right to a university degree in America, even if it's in Hamburger Technology"
Clive James, Author
Small: Dublin university contains the cream of Ireland: Rich and thick - Samuel Beckett
"Dublin university contains the cream of Ireland: Rich and thick"
Samuel Beckett, Playwright
Small: The true university of these days is a collection of books - Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle
"The true university of these days is a collection of books"
Thomas Carlyle, Writer
Small: A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in the students - John Ciardi
John Ciardi
"A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in the students"
John Ciardi, Dramatist
Small: Harvard Medical School, the University of South Florida and the American Psychiatric Association have all cond
"Harvard Medical School, the University of South Florida and the American Psychiatric Association have all conducted studies showing that the earlier one begins gambling, the more likely it is he or she will become an addicted, problem gambler"
Spencer Bachus, Politician
Small: There are few earthly things more beautiful than a university a place where those who hate ignorance may striv
John Masefield
"There are few earthly things more beautiful than a university a place where those who hate ignorance may strive to know, where those who perceive truth may strive to make others see"
John Masefield, Poet
Small: I now teach at American University and the University of Virginia - Julian Bond
"I now teach at American University and the University of Virginia"
Julian Bond, Activist
Small: For the last year Ive been at Stanford University as a student and Ive had time to read the newspaper - Tabith
Tabitha Soren
"For the last year I've been at Stanford University as a student and I've had time to read the newspaper"
Tabitha Soren, Celebrity
Small: I paid for my own education by scholarship until I left university - Ellen Wilkinson
"I paid for my own education by scholarship until I left university"
Ellen Wilkinson, Politician