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My parents are both college professors, and it made me want to question authority, standards and traditions
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"My parents are both college professors, and it made me want to question authority, standards and traditions"

- Maya Lin

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This quote by Maya Lin talks with the impact of her parents on her life. As college professors, her moms and dads most likely urged her to think seriously as well as rock the boat. This quote recommends that her moms and dads instilled in her a desire to question authority, standards, as well as traditions. This might be taken a wish to press boundaries as well as think outside the box. It can likewise be interpreted as a need to challenge the existing class structure and also strive for a much more equitable culture. Ultimately, this quote speaks with the power of parental impact and also the value of examining the status. It is a tip that we must always make every effort to think critically and also test the existing power structures in order to create a much more fair culture.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Maya Lin somewhere between October 5, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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