Quote by Samantha Morton

It's fantastic to strive towards a nice life where you eat nice organic food and your children go to a nice school and you can afford nice clothes and nice perfume and the hypoallergenic make-up. But there's never a day goes by, and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, that I don't think about where I'm from.

It's fantastic to strive towards a nice life where you eat n

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of appreciating one's roots despite aspiring to improve one's lifestyle. While seeking a comfortable life with material luxuries may be desirable, the speaker acknowledges that they can never forget their origins. It emphasizes the importance of staying connected to one's cultural and socioeconomic background, recognizing that one's upbringing and heritage shape their identity and the choices they make in life. The quote suggests that irrespective of the pursuit of a better life, the roots and values instilled from where one comes are always a crucial part of their consciousness.

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By Samantha Morton

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