"Finish last in your league and they call you idiot. Finish last in medical school and they call you doctor"
- Abe Lemons
About this Quote
This quote by Abe Lemons is an amusing method of pointing out the double standards in society. It implies that in some locations of life, such as sports, it is not acceptable to be at the bottom of the rankings, yet in other locations, such as medication, it is seen as an achievement. This quote is a tip that success is relative which it is important to recognize the achievements of others, even if they are not as excellent as our own. It also acts as a reminder that we must not be too difficult on ourselves if we do not achieve the exact same level of success as others. Instead, we need to concentrate on our own accomplishments and be proud of them.
This quote is written / told by Abe Lemons between November 21, 1922 and September 2, 2002. He was a famous Coach from USA.
The author also have 8 other quotes.
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"I wanted to escape so badly. But of course I knew I couldn't just give up and leave school. It was only when I heard my mom's voice that I came out of my hiding place"
"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"
