Childbearing should be a punishable crime against society, unless the parents hold a government license. All potential parents should be required to… — David R. Brower Copy Share Image
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“In the year 1212, sincere Christian parents of the medieval church decided to send their children to conquer Jerusalem and drive out… — Gregg Harris Copy Share Image
“My mother's mother came to this country in the usual way--she got on a boat with other immigrants and sailed from Sicily.… — Andrew Cotto Copy Share Image
[about being a father] I don't really remember what it was like before. Whatever I had going on, it was bullshit. It… — Louis C. K Copy Share Image
I remember feeling ashamed, for some reason. I was ashamed of my parents. I couldn't face some of my friends at school… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Even if someone is competent, it's so damned easy to crucify him as long as he's only working on his father's account.… — Stelios Haji-Ioannou Copy Share Image
“It’s when we feel the most uncertain,” her mother had told her, “that we must appear at our most confident. To show… — Morgan Rhodes Copy Share Image
“It would take little effort for her to hurt him right now. She could hurt him badly. But Griffin King could hurt… — Kady Cross Copy Share Image
My alter ego is who I am 100%, which is a mother who is changing diapers and colouring all night long. So… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
“I mark my years or parenting by the people who stepped in and forced me to abandon my inclination to meddle, micromanage,… — Anna Quindlen Copy Share Image
The truth is, my father stopped bothering me after Stigmata, because I got to play a priest. That fulfilled his dream. The… — Enrico Colantoni Copy Share Image
“My father’s in commerce,” said Chidder, as they passed through the archway. “That’s fascinating,” said Teppic dutifully. He felt quite broken by… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“His mother on the other hand, drawing his head down to her bosom, exclaimed with a sigh, “My poor son.” And she… — Robert Nathan Copy Share Image
The parents, the society, the state, the church, the educational system, they all depend on lies. As the child is born they… — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
I can remember going to a bus station with my mother and looking at the restrooms that were male, female, and colored.… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
“My father could out-weather anybody. Like people anywhere, there were times when it was the only topic where people here felt comfortably… — Louise Erdrich Copy Share Image
I began thinking about why am I constructing almost a shadow father or ghost father in my head into Graham Greene in… — Pico Iyer Copy Share Image
It was my father who instilled the 'never say no' attitude I carry around with me today, and who instilled in me… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
“A child is a Soul, a Unit Consciousness materialized on Earth to learn, fulfill its purpose contributing within the Matrix of Gaia.… — Natasa Pantovic Nuit Copy Share Image
We are not preaching the Gospel of a dead Christ, but of a living Christ who sits exalted at the Father's right… — Henry Allen Ironside Copy Share Image
You’re seventeen. You’re supposed to be dealing with school and hormones and dim-witted parents. You’re supposed to be finding out who you… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Children who are neglected by their parents—despite their parents’ best intentions—grow up to feel insignificant, insecure, unloved and—more than anything else—angry. To… — Shmuel Boteach Copy Share Image
No disrespect to those of you that aren't concerned with anyone's living situations, but it was BOUGHT to my attention that certain… — Reasonable Doubt Lane Copy Share Image
'Duch' means spirit and 'ovny' is kind of the adjectival ending, so the word itself means spiritual. It's my father's name, obviously.… — David Duchovny Copy Share Image
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Sometimes," I ventured, "it doesn't occur to boys that their mother was ever young and pretty. . . I couldn't stand it… — Willa Cather Copy Share Image
Mother, you're a dependable source of comfort; you're my cushion when I fall. You help in times of trouble; you support me… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
My parents had a software company making children's software for the Apple II+, Commodore 64 and Acorn computers. They hired these teenagers… — Bre Pettis Copy Share Image
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I don't care if you're a parent giving to a child, a worker to a company, or a romantic to a lover,… — John Frederick Demartini Copy Share Image
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“I also had a father, who had loved for a long time without being nearby. How many others were walking around and… — Pam Muñoz Ryan Copy Share Image
“There is also another mother….You walk upon her body. Her breasts grow your food. Her spirit is Nature. If you listen, you… — Louise M. Wisechild Copy Share Image
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You are not an accident. Your parents may not have planned you, but God did. He wanted you alive and created you… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I would actually say to all the parents to tell their children to start respecting people. And, automatically when you start respecting… — Priyamani Copy Share Image
“Outside the hospital, a young girl who was selling small bouquets of daffodils, their green stems tied with lavender ribbons. I watched… — Alice Sebold Copy Share Image
My mother made a squeaking sound that might of been either yes or help. Poseidon took it as a yes and came… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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![“[about being a father] I don't really remember what it was like before. Whatever I had going on, it was bullshit. It wasn't important. It's kind of a nice thing about being a dad. My identity is really about them now, and what I can do for them, so it sort of takes the pressure off of your own…” quote by Louis C. K](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/366/louis-c-k-1150_being-a-dad_about-being-a-father-i-don-t-really-reme_2678938.jpg)
