Quote by Michael Lindsay-Hogg

I didn't have the equipment for the regular world of being a lawyer. I didn't have the imagination for that. I did have a funny kind of ambition, but I didn't know where to put it.

I didn't have the equipment for the regular world of being a

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their lack of suitability for the traditional path of becoming a lawyer. They acknowledge that they lack the necessary equipment and imagination needed to thrive in that world. However, the speaker also mentions possessing a distinct ambition, albeit without direction. This suggests a longing to pursue a different path or prove themselves in a unique way, but without clarity on how to achieve it. The quote highlights the speaker's self-awareness and the struggle they face in finding their place in the world.

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Imagination

By Michael Lindsay-Hogg

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