Quote by Colin Firth

My parents and grandparents have always been engaged in teaching or the medical profession or the priesthood, so I've sort of grown up with a sense of complicity in the lives of other people, so there's no virtue in that it's the way one is raised.

My parents and grandparents have always been engaged in teac

Summary

This quote highlights the influence of family background on an individual's values and sense of responsibility towards others. The speaker suggests that their upbringing in a family where teaching, medical work, and priesthood were prominent professions has shaped their perception of the importance of connecting with and helping others. They believe that their involvement in the lives of others is not necessarily a virtue they possess, but rather a natural result of being raised in a family with such values.

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By Colin Firth

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