Quote by Barbara Bush

It was the dumbest thing I had ever seen, but it's a family thing, and I guess it's clean.

It was the dumbest thing I had ever seen, but it's a family

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's judgment and limited understanding of a particular event or activity. Although the speaker perceives it as silly or foolish, they acknowledge that it holds significance for their family and is acceptable in terms of being appropriate or respectable. The quote highlights the subjective nature of opinions, emphasizing how personal perspectives can diverge depending on cultural or familial contexts.

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By Barbara Bush

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