Ability Quote by Wallace Shawn

“I think the whole system of education would change if I were in charge and had the ability to make changes. I don't think I would keep Princeton exactly being Princeton.” quote by Wallace Shawn — Download Open image

“I think the whole system of education would change if I were in charge and had the ability to make changes. I don't think I would keep Princeton exactly being Princeton.”

Wallace Shawn

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