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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With the states release today of a set of clear and consistent academic standards, our nation is one step closer to supporting effective teaching in every classroom, charting a path to college and careers for all students, and developing the tools to help all children stay motivated and engaged in their own education. The more states that adopt these college and career based standards, the closer we will be to sharing innovation across state borders and becoming more competitive as a country.
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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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Internet TV and the move to the digital approach is quite revolutionary. TV has historically has been a broadcast medium with everybody picking from a very finite number of channels.
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These four policy prescriptions - strengthening educational opportunities, revamping immigration rules for highly skilled workers, increasing federal funding for basic scientific research, and providing incentives for private-sector R&D - should in my view be top priorities as Congress and the Administration consider how to maintain the nation's leadership in science, technology, and innovation.
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