Quote by Gail Porter

My mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is more important than your family.

My mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is mor

Summary

This quote highlights an alternative perspective on values and priorities when it comes to personal happiness and family. It suggests that the person's mother instilled the belief that individual happiness should take precedence over familial responsibilities. This ideology challenges the traditionally held notion of the family as the foundation of happiness and sees personal fulfillment as the ultimate goal. The quote invites reflection on the complexity of balancing self-fulfillment and familial expectations, prompting one to question the profound impact of upbringing and values in shaping one's beliefs about happiness and familial relationships.

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