Robert A. HeinleinMore depended on the student than on the school.
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This quote shows that schools can never teach you everything. It is more important to be educated by yourself and learn from your own mistakes. School will not be able to teach you everything, so you must learn the lessons of life on your own.
Source: Have Space Suit-Will Travel
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