Quote by Caroline Kennedy

In my family in particular, I think, there was a sense we have to work twice as hard.


In my family in particular, I think, there was a sense we ha

Summary

This quote expresses the belief within the speaker's family that they have to put in double the effort and dedication compared to others in order to succeed. It implies a recognition of potential socio-economic disadvantages or discrimination that they may face, and the understanding that they must compensate for these challenges with extra perseverance and hard work.

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By Caroline Kennedy
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