"By the end of high school I was not of course an educated man, but I knew how to try to become one"
- Clifton Fadiman
About this Quote
Clifton Fadiman's quote speaks with the significance of education and the power of self-motivation. He acknowledges that he was not an informed male by the end of high school, however he had the decision to turn into one. This quote emphasizes the importance of having the drive and ambition to discover and grow. It likewise speaks to the concept that education is a lifelong procedure, and that it is never too late to start finding out. Fadiman's quote is a reminder that education is a journey, and that it is possible to end up being informed even if one does not have the opportunity to attend a conventional school. It is a pointer that with effort and devotion, anybody can become educated and reach their goals.
This quote is written / told by Clifton Fadiman between May 15, 1904 and June 20, 1999. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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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"