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Princeton Quotes

On the years spent at Princeton, and what stayed with them.

These quotes reflect on Princeton from different stages of academic life, starting as a half-time instructor in the 1930s, choosing an unconventional minor, or simply remembering graduate school fondly. One quote even complicates the picture, mentioning leaving Princeton before eventually finishing a degree at Harvard instead. For more personal reflections on education, see Criminal Justice quotes.

I went to Princeton in the fall of 1930 as a half-time instructor.

Quotes by Stephen Cole Kleene

I went to Princeton, I minored in women's studies.

Quotes by Jennifer Weiner

I left Princeton, but I graduated Harvard, in 1952.

Quotes by Harry Mathews

I really enjoyed Princeton as a graduate student.

Quotes by Brian Kernighan

Frequently Asked Questions

What eras of Princeton history do these quotes cover?
They range from a 1930s instructorship to more recent graduate school memories, spanning decades of personal experience.
Did everyone quoted here graduate from Princeton?
No, one quote specifically mentions leaving Princeton and completing a degree at Harvard instead.
Is there a quote about choosing an unusual major or minor?
Yes, one mentions minoring in women's studies while at Princeton.
Are these quotes mostly positive about the Princeton experience?
Generally yes, with speakers recalling their time there fondly, even when their path through it wasn't straightforward.
Who are some voices reflecting on Princeton here?
Model Daria Werbowy is among the diverse voices in this collection.

Together, these memories paint Princeton less as a single institution and more as a personal chapter, remembered differently depending on when and why someone was there. Discover more personal history reflections in Texas quotes.