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" And yet, in certain ways, the Institute did remind them of other schools: Rote memorization of lessons was discouraged but required; class participation was encouraged but rarely permitted; and although quizzes were given every day, in every class, there was always at least one student who groaned, another who acted surprised, and another who begged the teacher, in vain, not to give it. "
― Trenton Lee Stewart , The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)
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" Remember the white knight."
Though it seemed so long ago, he well remembered their conversation about the chess problem. The white knight had made a move, changed his mind, and started over.
"And do you believe this was a good move?" Mr. Benedict had asked.
"No, sir," Reynie had answered.
"Why, then, do you think he made it?"
And Reynie had replied, "Perhaps because he doubted himself. "
― Trenton Lee Stewart , The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)