Dad Quote by Dick Gephardt
“I grew up in a household that was a labor household. My dad was a Teamster and a milk truck driver. My mother was a secretary. Neither of them got through high school. But they worked hard and they gave me very, very important opportunities to go to school, get a good education.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on education, 2015
Hardworking parents with limited formal education provided the speaker opportunities for schooling, highlighting the value of perseverance and support.
In simple terms: Parents' effort gave me education.
Key Takeaway
Leverage hard‑won opportunities to give back.
Themes
education
hard work
upward mobility
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
social
When to use this quote
- scholarship applications
- career mentoring
- community service
- family support
Key Concepts
social mobility
intergenerational opportunity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I help those lacking similar support?
- What role does education play in breaking cycles?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone has such supportive backgrounds; systemic barriers persist.
