"When I was a child I didn't care about getting an education, and I didn't finish high school"
- Mary J. Blige
About this Quote
This quote by Mary J. Blige speaks with the importance of education and the remorse of not having actually taken it seriously when she was more youthful. It is a suggestion that education is a valuable possession and must not be considered given. It also speaks with the power of resilience and determination, as Mary J. Blige had the ability to overcome her illiteracy and become a successful vocalist and songwriter. The quote functions as a tip that it is never ever too late to pursue an education which it is possible to accomplish success even without a high school diploma. It is a powerful pointer that education is a crucial to success and should not be taken lightly.
This quote is written / told by Mary J. Blige somewhere between January 11, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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