Quote by Walter Mosley

My father cared about the world he lived in, and so he admitted his confusion about his place in America because he didn't want me to make the same mistake in my life.

My father cared about the world he lived in, and so he admit

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their father's concern for the world and their own confusion about their place in America. The speaker's father acknowledges his own uncertainties in order to prevent them from experiencing the same confusion in their own life. This quote highlights the father's desire to guide and protect their child, ensuring that they are better equipped to navigate their own path without repeating the same mistakes or uncertainties.

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By Walter Mosley

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