They have done so much day in and day out and I want to thank all my friends and family, particularly my mother, who was born before women could vote, and is watching her daughter on this stage tonight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses gratitude to supporters and family, highlighting the generational progress represented by their mother's life.
- In plain terms
- I thank my friends and family, especially my mother who lived before women could vote.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal milestones often reflect broader societal progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you acknowledge those who paved the way?
- What does generational progress look like to you?
Another view
It focuses on personal triumph which may overlook collective effort.
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