Nuclear energy, in terms of an overall safety record, is better than other energy.
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Even though I only have a high-school degree, I'm a professional student.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Formal education is not the only path to knowledge and success.
In this quote, Bill Gates emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and self-education beyond formal schooling. He identifies himself as a 'professional student,' highlighting that ongoing pursuit of knowledge and curiosity is crucial for growth and achievement, regardless of academic credentials.
Themes
EducationLearningKnowledgeGrowthCuriosity
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech, a speaker might use this quote to inspire students to continue learning after finishing their formal education.
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About three million computers get sold every year in China, people don't pay for the software. Someday they will, though. And as long as they're going to steal it, we want them to steal ours. They'll get sort of addicted, and then we'll somehow figure out how to collect sometime in the next decade.
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