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My dad sacrificed many things in life for me. He abandoned a very promising and lucrative career of an army officer just
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"My dad sacrificed many things in life for me. He abandoned a very promising and lucrative career of an army officer just so that he could continue helping me with my chess and accompanying me to tournaments"

- Alexandra Kosteniuk

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This quote by Alexandra Kosteniuk talks to the selfless love of a daddy for his daughter. It is clear that her daddy was willing to make an excellent sacrifice in order to support her in her chess profession. He gave up a promising and lucrative career as an army officer in order to have the ability to continue assisting her with her chess and accompanying her to tournaments. This talks to the commitment and dedication of her daddy to her success and wellness. It is a testimony to the power of a dad's love and the lengths he will go to ensure his daughter's joy. It is a tip of the importance of family and the sacrifices that parents produce their kids. It is a lovely example of the genuine love of a father for his child.

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Alexandra Kosteniuk This quote is written / told by Alexandra Kosteniuk somewhere between April 23, 1984 and today. She was a famous Celebrity from Russia. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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