Quote by Robert Mapplethorpe

I would never have done what I'd done if I'd considered my father as somebody I wanted to please.

I would never have done what I'd done if I'd considered my f

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's actions were motivated by a desire to defy or rebel against their father's expectations or approval. It implies that their father's opinion or validation was not something they sought or considered important in making decisions. The quote may reflect a sense of independence or a desire to forge their own path, separate from any external influences or pressure.

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By Robert Mapplethorpe

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