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I was 37 when my father died-and I no longer had any freedom of choice over what I would do with the rest of my life
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"I was 37 when my father died-and I no longer had any freedom of choice over what I would do with the rest of my life"

- Paul Getty

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This quote by Paul Getty talks to the unexpected as well as unanticipated loss of his papa at the age of 37. It speaks to the concept that with the death of his papa, he no more had the freedom to pick what he wanted to perform with the remainder of his life. It indicates that his father's fatality had a profound effect on his life as well as his future plans. It suggests that his daddy's death had a considerable effect on his life and his ability to choose about his future. It also indicates that his papa's death had a profound result on his life and also his ability to choose regarding his future. It is a suggestion that life can be uncertain which fatality can have a profound impact on our lives. It is a pointer to value the moment we have actually with our liked ones as well as to make the most of our lives.

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Paul Getty This quote is written / told by Paul Getty between September 7, 1932 and April 17, 2003. He was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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