Quote by Mick Jagger

My mother has always been unhappy with what I do. She would rather I do something nicer, like be a bricklayer.

My mother has always been unhappy with what I do. She would

Summary

This quote highlights the disapproval and dissatisfaction the speaker's mother holds regarding their choices. The speaker implies that their mother does not value or appreciate their current endeavors and would prefer them to be engaged in a different, more conventional occupation such as bricklaying. The quote suggests the existence of conflict between the speaker's aspirations and their mother's expectations, revealing a disparity in their visions for the speaker's future.

By Mick Jagger

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