Quote by Paul Graham

If you imagine someone with 100 percent determination and 100 percent intelligence, you can discard a lot of intelligence before they stop succeeding. But if you start discarding determination, you very quickly get an ineffectual and perpetual grad student.

If you imagine someone with 100 percent determination and 10

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of determination over intelligence when it comes to achieving success. It suggests that even with lesser intelligence, an individual possessing unwavering determination can still overcome obstacles and succeed. On the other hand, if one lacks determination, their intelligence becomes ineffective, leading to a perpetual state of being a student, always learning but never achieving tangible outcomes. It highlights the significance of maintaining a strong willpower and perseverance in order to achieve success in life.

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