Great success in examinations does naturally not as a rule go with originality of thought.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer.
And finally I begin to have such a success in my examinations that I found myself in a career you see.
But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance.
My sense is that the wonderful technology that we have to visualize the inside of the body often leaves physicians feeling that the exam is a waste of time and so they may shortchange the ritual.
I was never very good at exams, having a poor memory and finding the examination process rather artificial, and there never seemed to be enough time to follow up things that really interested me.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Someone with 4As at A-level from Eton may look good on paper and come across as very smooth, but push a bit more, and often you get the impression they have learned to pass exams rather than think for themselves.
We create success or failure on the course primarily by our thoughts.
Down through the centuries, this trick has been tried by various establishments throughout the world. They force people to get involved in the kind of examination that has only one aim and that is to stamp out dissent.
I hate tests. It's a really lousy way to judge a person's ability.