You don't have to go to college to be a success ... We need the people who run the offices, the people who do the hard physical work of our society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success does not require a college degree; essential workers and office staff are also vital.
- In plain terms
- You can succeed without college because manual and office workers are needed.
- What can you take from it?
- All types of work are valuable for society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a successful life?
Another view
College still offers advantages not always available elsewhere.
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