Quote by Syd Barrett

If I'd stayed at college I would have become a teacher.

If I'd stayed at college I would have become a teacher.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker had the potential and interest to pursue a career as a teacher if they had chosen to continue their education in college. The statement implies that the speaker's decision to not pursue further education led to a different career path or prevented them from realizing their aspiration to become a teacher. It highlights the notion that the choices we make in life can significantly impact the opportunities and paths we follow.

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By Syd Barrett

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