Quote by Adam Carolla

My mom was on welfare and the occasional food stamp, but I have never participated in any of those governmental programs, even the ones that kind of work like education, scholarships and whatever, and I managed to do just fine.

My mom was on welfare and the occasional food stamp, but I h

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This quote highlights the personal experience of someone whose mother relied on welfare and food stamps for support. Despite growing up in that environment, the individual stresses that they did not participate in any similar government programs such as education and scholarships. The statement suggests that they were able to navigate life successfully without relying on these programs, suggesting a self-reliant attitude and the belief in personal capability for success.

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