Quote by J. K. Rowling

However my parents - both of whom came from impoverished backgrounds and neither of whom had been to college, took the view that my overactive imagination was an amusing quirk that would never pay a mortgage or secure a pension.

However my parents - both of whom came from impoverished bac

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their parents' perspective regarding their overactive imagination. Despite the speaker's parents coming from humble backgrounds without a college education, they believed that the imagination their child possessed was merely a lighthearted trait that would be unlikely to provide financial stability or retirement benefits. The quote represents the parents' pragmatic viewpoint, potentially emphasizing their focus on practicality and the importance they placed on more conventional paths to success.

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By J. K. Rowling

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