Quote by Brendan Coyle

I left school at 16 but I wish I'd gone to university - I think I would have studied English literature. I had a knack for that. But I don't think you have the kind of wisdom at 16 to make that decision.

I left school at 16 but I wish I'd gone to university - I th

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their regret of not attending university and choosing a different path after leaving school at 16. They believe that studying English literature would have been a suitable field for them due to their natural aptitude for it. However, they also acknowledge that at a young age, one lacks the necessary life experience and wisdom to make such crucial decisions. This statement acknowledges the importance of mature decision-making and the potential consequences of not having the foresight to pursue certain opportunities at the right time.

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