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My daughter is one of my greatest inspirations. She's an environmentalist, she plays piano, she's raising money for the earthquake victims in Nepal. Every day she surprises me and teaches me something.
Patti Smith
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What this quote means

The speaker finds great motivation and lessons from their daughter's actions and character.

In this quote, Patti Smith expresses her admiration and inspiration drawn from her daughter, highlighting her daughter's commitment to environmentalism, musical talent, and charitable efforts. The quote reflects how parental relationships can provide profound insights and lessons, as well as the ability of children to inspire their parents through their actions and passions.

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InspirationDaughterEnvironmentalistMusicCharityParenting

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Example use cases

Sharing this quote during a family gathering to highlight the importance of supporting and learning from each other.

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