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My father was a soldier and my mother was a great mover. She once counted up how many places she had lived in during the
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"My father was a soldier and my mother was a great mover. She once counted up how many places she had lived in during the first 25 years of her marriage and it came to 20"

- Mary Wesley

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This quote by Mary Wesley speaks to the nomadic lifestyle of her mother. It is clear that her mom was an excellent mover, having lived in 20 various places in the very first 25 years of her marital relationship. This might be due to her father's career as a soldier, as military households frequently walk around often. It is most likely that her mother was a strong and resistant female, able to adapt to brand-new environments and make a home any place she went. Mary Wesley's quote is a testament to her mom's strength and nerve, and her capability to make a house wherever she went. It is a reminder that house is not always a physical place, but rather a feeling of comfort and security that can be discovered in any location.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Wesley between June 24, 1912 and December 30, 2002. He/she was a famous Novelist from United Kingdom. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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