Quote by Sidney Altman

My intention was to enroll at McGill University but an unexpected series of events led me to study physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

My intention was to enroll at McGill University but an unexp

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This quote reflects the speaker's original plan to study at McGill University but due to unforeseen circumstances, they ended up studying physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It highlights the concept of unexpected events shaping our paths and decisions, indicating that sometimes things don't go as planned, but can lead us to unexpected opportunities and possibilities.

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