Quote by Emma Bonino

My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary school, my father with the first. They taught me a deep sense of duty. But nobody was involved in politics in my family.

My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary s

Summary

This quote highlights the lack of formal education in the speaker's family, as both parents discontinued their studies at an early stage. Despite this, the speaker emphasizes the valuable lesson of duty that was instilled in them by their parents. Furthermore, the quote indicates that politics was not a topic of interest or involvement within their family dynamic. Overall, it underscores the influence of parents in shaping one's values, regardless of educational background, and the absence of political engagement in the speaker's upbringing.

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By Emma Bonino

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