Quote by David Soul

My father was my main influence. He was a preacher, but he was also a history and political science teacher, and since he was my hero, I wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a teacher.

My father was my main influence. He was a preacher, but he w

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This quote expresses how the speaker's father played a pivotal role in shaping their aspirations and career choice. As a preacher and educator, the father not only instilled religious values but also imparted knowledge about history and politics. This multifaceted influence inspired the speaker to become a teacher themselves, as they admired and looked up to their father as a role model.

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By David Soul

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