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I had a really happy childhood - my siblings were great, my mother was very fanciful, and I loved to read. But there was
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"I had a really happy childhood - my siblings were great, my mother was very fanciful, and I loved to read. But there was always financial strife"

- Patti Smith

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Patti Smith's quote speaks with the intricacy of life and how it can be both happy and difficult at the very same time. In spite of the monetary strife her household dealt with, she had the ability to reflect on her youth fondly. Her brother or sisters were a source of happiness and her mom was a source of creativity and creativity. Checking out was a source of comfort and escape for her, permitting her to explore brand-new worlds and concepts. In spite of the financial battles, she was able to find delight in her family and in books. This quote talks to the power of strength and the ability to discover pleasure in the midst of hardship. It is a pointer that even in hard times, there is still appeal to be discovered.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Patti Smith somewhere between December 20, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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