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“One of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You're the one who'll decide what you want to be. Respect yourself and respect the integrity of others as well. The greatest thing you have is your self image, a positive opinion of yourself. You must never let anyone take it from you.”

Quote by Jaime Escalante

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Jaime Escalante
Jaime Escalante

Jaime Escalante was a renowned math teacher and educator, born on December 31, 1930, and passed away on March 30, 2010. He was famous for his teaching at Garfield High School in Los Angeles, California, for his relentless efforts in education, and for the profound impact he had on his students. more

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