As I go through life, I can see why my mother directed me that way, or why my father counseled me in that way. But some things you're open to when you're young, and some things you need to find out for yourself. I think that that's pretty universal.
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"As I go through life, I can see why my mother directed me that way, or why my father counseled me in that way. But some things you're open to when you're young, and some things you need to find out for yourself. I think that that's pretty universal." — Patti Smith #familyparenting
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As I go through life, I can see why my mother directed me that way, or why my father counseled me in that way. But some things you're open to when you're young, and some things you need to find out for yourself. I think that that's pretty universal. — Patti Smith
About Patti Smith
Patti Smith was a Musician from United States (1946–present).
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Who said "As I go through life, I can see why my mother directed me that way, or why my f…"?
This quote is attributed to Patti Smith, a Musician from United States.
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Patti Smith lived from 1946 – present.
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