My parents made it clear that I should never display even the slightest disrespect to individuals who had the power to let me skip a half grade or move into more challenging classes. While it was all right for me to know more about a topic than my sixth-grade teacher had ever learned, questioning her facts could only lead to trouble. — James D. Watson
Tags: #Power, #Parents, #Disrespect, #JamesDWatson, #American, #Scientist
Mini who’s who:
James D. Watson : American Scientist
Born: April 6, 1928