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Meaning
The speaker is describing being raised with a strong emphasis on manners and reciprocity. The quote suggests that politeness was expected and that poor behavior was corrected.
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Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Joel Edgerton.
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About Joel Edgerton
Australian actor and filmmaker
Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor and filmmaker. He is known for his work in television and film, especially his roles in The Secret Life of Us and the Star Wars films. Edgerton played Will McGill in the first two seasons of the Australian drama series The Secret Life of Us, and he portrayed Owen Lars in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, later returning to the role in Obi-Wan Kenobi. He also voiced Metal Beak in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. For Loving, in which he played Richard Loving, he received a Golden Globe nomination, and he was nominated again for Train Dreams.
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