Quote by Simon van der Meer

I visited the Gymnasium in The Hague and passed my final examination (in the sciences section) in 1943.

I visited the Gymnasium in The Hague and passed my final exa

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This quote expresses that the speaker attended the Gymnasium in The Hague and successfully completed their final examination in 1943, specifically in the sciences section. It implies that the speaker acquired a comprehensive education from the Gymnasium and attributes their educational achievements to their time spent at the institution.

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By Simon van der Meer

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