Quote by Leonardo DiCaprio

My mom, Irmelin, taught me the value of life. Her own life was saved by my grandmother during World War II.

My mom, Irmelin, taught me the value of life. Her own life w

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact of the speaker's mother, Irmelin, in their life. It highlights how Irmelin's value for life has been influenced by her own experience of being saved by the speaker's grandmother during World War II. This suggests that Irmelin deeply understands and cherishes the preciousness of life, and has likely passed this important perspective onto the speaker. The quote implies a sense of gratitude and admiration towards the mother, highlighting the ripple effect of her past survival and the values she instilled in her child.

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By Leonardo DiCaprio

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