Quote by Benjamin Carson

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a valuable person. You become valuable because of the knowledge that you have. And that doesn't mean you won't fail sometimes. The important thing is to keep trying.

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a valuable person

Summary

This quote suggests that being a valuable person does not solely depend on one's profession or expertise. Value is attributed to individuals based on the knowledge they possess and how they apply it. It highlights that failure is inevitable, but what matters is the determination to keep trying. It emphasizes that being valuable lies in one's willingness to learn, evolve, and persist, rather than being limited to certain career paths or academic achievements.

By Benjamin Carson

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