"At only 20 years old I got married. I was still a kid myself, but in those times, if you got someone pregnant, you had no choice but to get married. So I left school and the only thing I could do was sing"
- David Soul
About this Quote
David Soul's quote shows the truths of life in the past, when young people were typically forced to make tough decisions due to societal expectations. At just 20 years old, Soul was forced to marry due to the truth that his partner was pregnant. This was a typical occurrence in those times, as there was a strong stigma connected to unmarried couples having children. As an outcome, Soul had to leave school and find a method to support his family. His only option was to pursue a profession in singing, which he had the ability to do successfully. This quote works as a suggestion of the troubles faced by young people in the past, and how they needed to make challenging choices in order to endure. It also works as an inspiration to those who are facing similar challenges today, as it shows that it is possible to overcome adversity and find success.
This quote is written / told by David Soul somewhere between August 28, 1943 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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