Quote by David Miliband

My memories are of my dad taking me to football on Saturday mornings, and my mum taking me swimming. Those are the things I remember from my childhood, not sitting around the table debating capitalism and the profit squeeze.

My memories are of my dad taking me to football on Saturday

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of personal experiences and meaningful connections in shaping one's memories. The speaker emphasizes that their cherished childhood memories revolve around simple but enjoyable activities, such as playing sports with their dad and going swimming with their mom. In contrast, they express a lack of recollection or significance assigned to intellectual discussions on economic concepts like capitalism or profit. The quote suggests that individual experiences and genuine moments of connection hold greater value and resonance in shaping one's memories compared to abstract intellectual debates.

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By David Miliband

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