"Strangely enough, through all those school years I decided at 13 or 14 I was going to be a musician and so school was just something to get out of the way, a waste of time and not to bother with it"
- Alvin Lee
About this Quote
Alvin Lee's quote speaks to the power of determination and focus. He had the ability to acknowledge his enthusiasm for music at a young age and set his sights on achieving his objective. He saw school as an essential evil, something to be endured in order to reach his ultimate objective. His quote also speaks with the importance of following one's dreams and not allowing anything to stand in the way. He had the ability to acknowledge his enthusiasm and concentrate on it, regardless of the diversions of school. His quote is a reminder that with dedication and focus, anything is possible. It is a testament to the power of decision and the value of following one's dreams.
This quote is written / told by Alvin Lee somewhere between December 19, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England.
The author also have 19 other quotes.
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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"
