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Understood what the struggle was about. My mother. Couldnt read or write, but she had more sense than many a graduate fr
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"Understood what the struggle was about. My mother. Couldn't read or write, but she had more sense than many a graduate from Harvard"

- Al Lewis

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This quote by Al Lewis speaks with the power of wisdom and understanding that can be found in people who may not have had the same instructional chances as others. Lewis is expressing adoration for his mother, who was unable to read or write, yet had a higher understanding of life than many people who had actually graduated from Harvard. He is emphasizing that knowledge and intelligence are not always connected to official education, and that wisdom can be discovered in individuals from all strolls of life. He is also highlighting the significance of valuing the knowledge and experience of those who might not have had the exact same instructional opportunities as others. This quote is a suggestion that intelligence and comprehending come in numerous forms, and that we must not undervalue the power of knowledge and experience.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Al Lewis between April 30, 1910 and February 3, 2006. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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