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'It is not that I am so smart,' Einstein once said, 'it's just that I stay with problems longer.' What can we infer about Einstein's view on success?
ASuccess is purely based on IQ.
BPersistence and patience are as important as intelligence.
CHe didn't think he was very good at math.
DHe liked to waste time.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Persistence and patience are as important as intelligence.
Einstein emphasizes 'staying with problems,' which is a definition of persistence and grit.
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