Dr. Milton E Larson, "Humbling Cases for Career Counselors," Phi Delta Kappan, February 1973, Volume LIV, No. 6; 374.

Albert Einstein could not speak until age 4 nor read until age 7.

Isaac Newton perfomed poorly in grade school.

Louis Pasteur was seen as only mediocre in college chemistry.

Thomas Edison's teachers told him that he was "too stupid to learn anything."