Quote by Woody Allen

I was thrown out of N.Y.U. my freshman year for cheating on my metaphysics final. You know, I looked within the soul of the boy sitting next to me.

I was thrown out of N.Y.U. my freshman year for cheating on

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Woody Allen, humorously reflects on the consequences of cheating during an exam. The speaker claims to have cheated on their metaphysics (the study of abstract concepts) final by seeking answers from someone else's mind. This tongue-in-cheek explanation suggests the absurd idea of trying to delve into someone else's thoughts, conveying the comical nature of the speaker's situation and highlighting the consequence they faced for their misguided attempt to gain knowledge.

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Philosophy

By Woody Allen

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