Quote by Douglass North

Our family life was certainly not intellectual.

Our family life was certainly not intellectual.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's family prioritized other aspects of life over intellectual pursuits. It implies that intellectual discussions, reading, or academic interests were not emphasized or valued within their household. Instead, the family may have prioritized different activities or maintained a more practical or hands-on approach to their everyday life. The quote indicates that intellectual stimulation was lacking in their familial environment.

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By Douglass North

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