My problem was my inability to spend
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My problem was my inability to spend much time at home.
I thought my family was secure,
so I went running around everyplace else.
I guess I had more of an effect on other people's kids
than I did my own.
â
Meaning
This quote is a regretful admission that public impact can come at the cost of private family presence. Success elsewhere does not erase absence at home.
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was an American baseball player and civil rights activist, famously breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His quotes often reflect courage, determination, and equality. Robinson inspires athletes, activists, and leaders to challenge injustice, persevere against adversity, and make a lasting impact in sports and society.
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