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I was sent to a school because my father was already aware that his days were numbered, and he was anxious for me to acq
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"I was sent to a school because my father was already aware that his days were numbered, and he was anxious for me to acquire a good education and follow in his footsteps"

- Sigrid Undset

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In this quote, the speaker is assessing their past and the reason they were sent to school. They reveal that their daddy understood his impending death and desired them to get an excellent education and continue his legacy. This shows the dad's love and issue for their child's future, in spite of his own mortality. It likewise recommends that the father had a successful and highly regarded position, and desired his kid to have the exact same opportunities. The quote highlights the significance of education and the desire for parents to see their kids succeed and continue their tradition.

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Sigrid Undset This quote is written / told by Sigrid Undset between May 20, 1882 and June 10, 1949. She was a famous Novelist from Norway. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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