Quote by Melville D. Landon

I wasn't born in a log cabin, but my family moved into one as soon as they could afford it.

I wasn't born in a log cabin, but my family moved into one a

Summary

This quote suggests that despite not being born into a privileged or affluent background, the speaker's family strived to improve their living conditions. Moving into a log cabin, although modest, represents a significant step up for them financially. It implies the resilience and determination of the speaker's family to create a better life for themselves, emphasizing the value of hard work, resourcefulness, and upward mobility.

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Poverty

By Melville D. Landon

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