"In 1941 I finished at Allison Intermediate School (grades 7-9), and started at North High School, commuting by bicycle about 5 miles from home to school"
- Vernon L. Smith
About this Quote
This quote by Vernon L. Smith is a reflection on his academic journey in 1941. It shows that he was an industrious student who was willing to go above and beyond to get an education. He completed at Allison Intermediate School, which was a school for grades 7-9, and after that began at North High School. To get to school, he had to commute by bicycle for 5 miles, which is a cross country to travel every day. This quote reveals that Vernon was determined to get an education and wanted to put in the effort to make it take place. It likewise shows that he was a dedicated student who was willing to go above and beyond to get to school. This quote is a testament to the significance of education and the dedication it takes to achieve it.
This quote is written / told by Vernon L. Smith somewhere between January 1, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Economist from USA.
The author also have 8 other quotes.
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"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
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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"
"The journey of life is like a man riding a bicycle. We know he got on the bicycle and started to move. We know that at some point he will stop and get off. We know that if he stops moving and does not get off he will fall off"
