Quote by Iggy Pop

My mom was a saint. She taught me to be terminally nice.

My mom was a saint. She taught me to be terminally nice.

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker's mother was an incredibly kind and selfless individual, often being described as a saint. By stating that she taught them to be "terminally nice," it implies that the mother instilled in them a strong inclination to always be kind and considerate towards others, even to an extreme degree. This suggests that the mother's influence had a lasting impact on the speaker, molding their character and emphasizing the importance of being gentle and compassionate in all their interactions.

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By Iggy Pop

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