Quote by Jeanne Calment

Excuse me if I'm clinging on to life, but my parents wove me from tight thread.

Excuse me if I'm clinging on to life, but my parents wove me

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This quote suggests that the speaker feels the need to hold on to life and not let go easily, despite any challenges they may face. It highlights the influence and impact of their parents in shaping who they are. The mention of being "woven from tight thread" emphasizes the strong bond and connection between the speaker and their parents, indicating that they feel a sense of duty or responsibility towards their parents and their upbringing.

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