Sergey Brin Quotes

When I was growing up, I always knew I'd be in the top of my class in math, and that gave me a lot of self-confidence.

Sergey Brin

• Growing Up
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• Class

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• When I was growing up, I always knew I'd be in the top of my class in math, and that gave me a lot of self-confidence.

  

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  • Growing Up
  • Math
  • Class