14 October 2013 quoted by Javier C. Hernandez of The New York Times.
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My father was a picture of courage in terms of his war service and strength, and yet in his decline, I learned primarily negative lessons. I learned what not to do.
[about his father] I have a real respect, and a real anger and sadness at the same time. I don’t think I’ve ever been able to do the math on exactly what it all means.
— Bill de Blasio
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "My father was a picture of courage in terms of his war service and strength, and yet in his decline, I learned primarily negative lessons. I learned what not to do.
[about his father] I have a real respect, and a real anger and sadness at the same time. I don’t think I’ve ever been able to do the math on exactly what it all means." in the context of "14 October 2013 quoted by Javier C. Hernandez of The New York Times." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Bill de Blasio
Bill de Blasio (born Warren Wilhelm Jr.; May 8, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the office of New York City Public Advocate from 2010 to 2013.
About Bill de Blasio
Bill de Blasio (born Warren Wilhelm Jr.; May 8, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the office of New York City Public Advocate from 2010 to 2013.
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