Quote by Ben Affleck

My mother taught public school, went to Harvard and then got her master's there and taught fifth and sixth grade in a public school. My dad had a more working-class lifestyle. He didn't go to college. He was an auto mechanic and a bartender and a janitor at Harvard.

My mother taught public school, went to Harvard and then got

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This quote highlights the contrasting educational backgrounds and professions of the speaker's parents. The mother pursued higher education, excelling academically and becoming a teacher. On the other hand, the father followed a working-class path, choosing not to attend college and engaging in jobs such as an auto mechanic, bartender, and janitor. This juxtaposition illustrates the diverse experiences within one family and serves as a testament to the value of different pathways in achieving success.

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