Quote by Alan Shepard

I'd like to say I was smart enough to finish six grades in five years, but I think perhaps the teacher was just glad to get rid of me.

I'd like to say I was smart enough to finish six grades in f

Summary

In this quote, the speaker humorously reflects on their academic achievement of completing six grades in five years. They suggest that their intelligence may have played a role, but they suspect their teacher's relief at their departure could have contributed to their quick progression. This quote implies a self-deprecating tone, highlighting the speaker's modesty while subtly questioning their own abilities.

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By Alan Shepard

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