Quote by Alex Potvin

I would have grown up to be a gentleman adventurer if I were more of a gentleman.

I would have grown up to be a gentleman adventurer if I were

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, had he possessed more refined manners and qualities associated with being a gentleman, would have pursued a life of adventure. However, the speaker acknowledges that his current lack of refinement prevents him from fully embodying the role of a gentleman adventurer. This quote highlights the idea that certain social and societal expectations can shape individual aspirations and paths in life.

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