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Drop-Out Quotes

Leaving school, finding your own way

These drop-out quotes show how leaving formal education didn't prevent a later academic honor or a shift toward photography, proving unconventional paths can still lead somewhere. Read Disrupt quotes for more on breaking norms.

The fact that I am getting a doctorate in spite of being a college drop-out proves that the world can be your university.

Quotes by Sharmila Tagore

I became kind of a drop-out in science after I came back to America. I wanted to photograph.

Quotes by Imogen Cunningham

We have such a high drop-out rate from musicians, said the head of the college. He was right - I dropped out before I even dropped in. Months later they were still asking what had happened to me, not realising...

Quotes by Holly Johnson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does drop-out mean in these quotes?
It refers to leaving a formal educational program early, often followed by an unconventional but still successful path.
Can dropping out still lead to academic honors?
Yes, one quote describes earning a doctorate later despite having left college without finishing a degree.
How does one quote connect dropping out to photography?
It describes becoming disillusioned with a scientific career path and turning toward photography instead after returning to America.
What does the music school quote reveal about dropout rates?
It humorously notes leaving before ever properly starting, while people wondered for months where the person had gone.
Where can I find more quotes about breaking convention?
Explore Disrupt quotes for more on unconventional paths.

From music school statistics to personal reinvention, these drop-out quotes celebrate paths that don't follow a straight line.