Quote by Ben Stein

I don't believe the most successful people are the ones who got the best grades, got into the best schools, or made the most money.

I don't believe the most successful people are the ones who

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This quote suggests that success is not solely determined by academic achievements or financial accomplishments. It challenges the conventional notion that high grades, top-tier education, and wealth guarantee success. Instead, it implies that success is subjective and can be attained through various paths. The quote implies that qualities such as determination, passion, resilience, and personal fulfillment may hold more significance in defining success for an individual.

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