Quote by Jodi Picoult

I became a firefighter because I wanted to save people. But I should have been more specific. I should have named names.

I became a firefighter because I wanted to save people. But

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This quote reflects the speaker's realization that their initial motivation to become a firefighter was driven by a desire to save people. However, in retrospect, they admit that their goal would have been more effective if they had singled out individuals in need of saving. It implies that the speaker regrets the vague nature of their original intention and recognizes the importance of being specific and targeted in their efforts to help others.

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By Jodi Picoult

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