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What does it mean?
Life went on with marriage and kids despite public petition against reproduction.
In plain terms
I got married and had kids even though people asked me not to.
What can you take from it?
Personal life choices often ignore public opinion.

Where it applies

  • interview
  • fan letter
  • public comment

Putting it to work

  • ignore critics
  • focus on life
  • make choices

Questions to consider

  • When do you ignore the public?
  • What matters most in life?

Another view

The petition mentioned is not explained so the context is unclear.

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