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21 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

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Bill Gates
Bill Gates Business Magnate, Philanthropist

"I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft and I am the owner of Microsoft."

J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter

"So top grade's O for 'Outstanding,'" Hermione was saying, "and then there's A-" "No, E," George corrected her, "E for 'Exceeds Expectations.' And I've always thought Fred and I should've got E in everything, because we exceeded expectations just by turning up for the exams."

Bill Gates
Bill Gates Business Magnate, Philanthropist

"To be a good professional engineer, always start to study late for exams because it teaches you how to manage time and tackle emergencies."

Jeffrey Tate
Jeffrey Tate Conductor

"I was told when I went for a life-insurance exam when I was 18 that I was not likely to live past 50, so I refused to pay the premium."

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