Quote by Edward Tufte

My father worked for governments all his life as an engineer and public works director.

My father worked for governments all his life as an engineer

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's father had a career dedicated to working for governments, specifically in engineering and as a public works director. It indicates that the father had a commitment to public service and played a role in infrastructure development and maintenance projects across different levels of government. This statement highlights the father's professional background and his dedication to serving the community through his work in government-related roles.

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Life Work Government Thepublic

By Edward Tufte

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