It is very difficult to pinpoint one great lesson learned from someone else. I believe that each person in your life teaches you something, and it is up to you to learn from them and apply the lesson to your life. However, this question must be answered in less abstract terms, so I would have to say that my grandparents have taught me a great lesson. Both sets of my grandparents immigrated to Canada from Ireland and Croatia respectively when my parents were very young in search of opportunity. They came here with little money, no relatives, many children to support, and no job prospects. Each of my four grandparents worked tirelessly to provide for their families. My Irish grandmother had 4 children to look after, and my grandfather found work as an engineer at BC Hydro. My Croatian grandmother used her cooking skills and worked in many restaurants, including with Umberto Menghi, and took sewing jobs on the side. My grandfather, with only a grade 3 education, worked as a carpenter, and would walk long distances to and from work. Their dedication and perseverance is truly inspiring. They have taught me about the importance of working hard, making the best of every situation, and now I approach every opportunity with an understanding of the sacrifices that my family has made for my brother and I.
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