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My mother said, Dont worry abot what people think now. Think about whether your children and grandchildren will think yo
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"My mother said, Don't worry abot what people think now. Think about whether your children and grandchildren will think you've done well"

- Lord Mountbatten

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This quote by Lord Mountbatten is a reminder to concentrate on the long-term consequences of our actions. His mother's recommendations is to not be interested in what individuals think of us in the present minute, however to think about how our decisions will impact our children and grandchildren in the future. This is a tip to consider the legacy we will leave and to make decisions that will benefit our future generations. It is a call to think beyond our own lives and to think about the impact our choices will have on our descendants. This quote motivates us to think about the larger image and to make decisions that will benefit our families for generations to come.

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Lord Mountbatten This quote is written / told by Lord Mountbatten between June 25, 1900 and August 27, 1979. He was a famous Soldier from United Kingdom. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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