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My father realised that for me to become a publisher in his firm would have been the end of the firm!
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"My father realised that for me to become a publisher in his firm would have been the end of the firm!"

- Dick Bruna

About this Quote

This quote by Dick Bruna talks to the value of following one's own course. His father was a publisher, and he desired his kid to follow in his footsteps. Nevertheless, Dick Bruna had other ambitions and wished to pursue a career in art. His father realized that if Dick Bruna were to become a publisher in his company, it would be completion of the company. This speaks to the importance of allowing children to pursue their own dreams and enthusiasms, rather than forcing them to follow in their parents' footsteps. It also speaks with the significance of recognizing when it is time to carry on and pursue something new. By allowing his kid to pursue his own dreams, Dick Bruna's dad was able to make sure the longevity of his firm.

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This quote is written / told by Dick Bruna somewhere between August 23, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Artist. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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