I was a countryman and a father before I was a writer on political subjects.... Born and bred up in the sweet air myself, I was resolved that [my children] should be bred up in it too.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author prioritizes his identity as a local and parent over his career as a political writer, valuing the environment he grew up in enough to want it for his children.
- In plain terms
- He values his roots and family more than his writing career and wants his children to grow up in the same good environment.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize family and local roots over professional identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What identity matters most to you?
- How do you choose where to raise children?
Another view
It simplifies the complexity of balancing career ambition with family duties.
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