My dad was a bartender. My mom was a cashier, a maid and a stock clerk at K-Mart. They never made it big. They were never rich. And yet they were successful. Because just a few decades removed from hopelessness, they made possible for us all the things that had been impossible for them.

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This quote highlights the author's parents' humble occupations and lack of material wealth, but emphasizes their success nonetheless. Despite not achieving great riches, the author considers their parents successful because they were able to provide opportunities and possibilities for their children that were out of reach for themselves. The quote exemplifies the idea that success can be measured not solely by financial achievements, but by the ability to overcome hardships and create a better future for the next generation.

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