Quote by Marco Rubio

My parents were working class folks. My dad was a bartender for most of his life, my mom was a maid and a cashier and a stock clerk at WalMart. We were not people of financial means in terms of significant financial means. I always told them, 'I didn't always have what I wanted. I always had what I needed.' My parents always provided that.

My parents were working class folks. My dad was a bartender

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reinforces their background as working-class individuals, emphasizing their parents' occupations and modest earnings. Despite their lack of financial affluence, the speaker expresses gratitude for their parents' ability to consistently provide the fundamental necessities rather than luxuries. By highlighting the distinction between wants and needs, the quote exemplifies the values instilled by the speaker's parents, emphasizing the importance of contentment and appreciation for what they had.

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