I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was to fulfill my profession which I entered before my husband was in public life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clinton contrasts traditional domestic roles with her choice to pursue a career.
- In plain terms
- She chose her profession over staying home with cookies.
- What can you take from it?
- Career choice challenges tradition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance tradition and ambition?
Another view
It simplifies the tension between roles.
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