My mother would have enjoyed the idea that her name was being used to build bridges. She cared a great deal and was very thoughtful and passionate about education and young women.
Maya Soetoro-NgRead
Mom was an academic, so the riches that she had to bestow were of the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of intellectual wealth passed down from a parent rather than material riches.
In this quote, Maya Soetoro-Ng reflects on her mother's legacy, highlighting that the true treasures she imparted were knowledge and wisdom rather than financial or material assets. This perspective underscores the importance of education and intellectual growth as a lasting gift that can significantly influence a person's life and future.
Themes
EducationKnowledgeWisdomLegacyMind
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech, one might say, 'As Maya Soetoro-Ng pointed out, the true inheritance we receive is the knowledge that shapes our future.'
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Being told that I looked like I belonged everywhere and to everyone helped me feel my fledgling pride in my own multiracialism.
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