Quote by Brad Pitt

My father came from a very poor background, but I was very fortunate in the sense that we were never in need. My dad was determined to make sure that we didn't want for things. He wanted to give us more opportunity than he had, a better shot at a better life.

My father came from a very poor background, but I was very f

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This quote highlights the gratitude and acknowledgement of the speaker towards their father's efforts in providing them with a comfortable life. Despite their father's impoverished background, he worked hard to ensure that his family did not experience scarcity. The quote emphasizes the father's determination to offer them more opportunities and a better future than he had. It serves as a testament to the father's selflessness, love, and aspiration for his children's well-being and success.

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