My father was born and raised in Sierra Leone, and my mom was from Bermuda. — Adina Porter Copy Share Image
My parents came from very humble families. My grandfather had a construction business coming from farmland, and my grandmother could never read… — Maria Cornejo Copy Share Image
My parents were great parents, but for some bizarre reason they allowed me to watch whatever I wanted on TV, we had… — Christopher Bollen Copy Share Image
“It's okay." Her voice broke, and she turned to Tereza. "It's okay," she repeated, swiping a hand under her nose, breathing deep.… — Nora Roberts Copy Share Image
Like any parents, mine wanted me to have a secure job with a regular wage and career prospects. And the one job… — James Blunt Copy Share Image
After he retired, Dad worked at my uncle's boat company, a camp for kids, and eventually became County Commissioner for a term.… — Rick Tumlinson Copy Share Image
“As children develop, their brains "mirror" their parent's brain. In other words, the parent's own growth and development, or lack of those,… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share Image
“No," I shout, because my mother doesn't know what I like anymore. "I don't eat things that bleed. Just cheese with lettuce… — Laura Wiess Copy Share Image
“In between every action and reaction, there is a space. Usually the space is extremely small because we react so quickly, but… — Rebecca Eanes Copy Share Image
“all these things were foreknown by the Father; but the Son works them out at the proper time in perfect order and… — The Church Fathers Copy Share Image
I got my first Charvet knit tie when I was 15. I actually stole it from my father. I love them because… — Nate Berkus Copy Share Image
I remember during Easter one year, I was to get a pair of black patent shoes but you could only get them… — Claudette Colvin Copy Share Image
In the beginning, when the world was new and nothing had a name, my father took me to see the ice. — Gabriel Garcia Marquez Copy Share Image
I used to teach at a private school, and the parents thought I loved their children. I did not love their children!… — Caitlin Flanagan Copy Share Image
“If necessity is the Mother of Invention, than adversity must surely be the Father of Re-invention.” — Johnny Flora Copy Share Image
See all women as mothers, serve them as your mother. When you see the entire world as the mother, the ego falls… — Neem Karoli Baba Copy Share Image
Being a mother for me was like, 'Oh, this is what I've been looking for my whole life.' This brings me a… — Sherilyn Fenn Copy Share Image
Parents: persons who spend half their time worrying how a child will turn out, and the rest of the time wondering when… — Ted Cook Copy Share Image
In 1991, my father passed away and I went on a spiritual quest. It was a light one, not too terribly deep… — Mike Myers Copy Share Image
I changed high schools three times because my parents moved. I had one friend my freshman year named Miki Vukovich. Miki and… — Tony Hawk Copy Share Image
My father taught me you have to believe in yourself and run on your own track. — Jennifer Grey Copy Share Image
“My mother and I smoked a cigarette; she was trying to quit as I was trying to start. Therefore, we shared a… — John Irving (Author Copy Share Image
“A girl doesn't need a hero in her life, she needs a father, doesn't she?” — Zøe Haslie Copy Share Image
Both my parents are well educated; my father worked for the CBI before becoming a businessman, and my mother was a civil… — Asin Copy Share Image
“After all, growing up is nothing but an argument with your parents on the topic of whether or not you are grown.… — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
“There is yet another reason why peer-oriented kids are insatiable. In order to reach the turning point, a child must not only… — Gabor Maté Copy Share Image
What is happening to our young people? They disrespect their elders, they disobey their parents. They ignore the law. They riot in… — Socrates Copy Share Image
“Gussie is an orange-juice addict. He drinks nothing else.' 'I was not aware of that, sir.' 'I have it from his own… — P.G.Wodehouse Copy Share Image
My mother used to always put Barry Manilow on in the car, so I know all the words to 'Copacabana'. — Katy Wix Copy Share Image
I couldn't be as charming as my mother or as smart as my father. So I decided to be bad. — Markie Post Copy Share Image
Like most fathers, I would do anything for my children, and I've worked very hard at trying to be a good father.… — Marco Pierre White Copy Share Image
“Not all good works can turn a profit, but profits can be directed toward good. As Warren Buffett explains, “I’ve worked in… — William D. Eggers Copy Share Image
“I'd love to know how Dad saw me when I was 6. I'd love to know a hundred things. When a parent… — David Mitchell Copy Share Image
I grew up in Manchester, and we were very poor. My father was a miner who joined the Navy during the war… — Bernard Hill Copy Share Image
Just as a child respects his father even when he perceives his weaknesses and faults, so a German will not despise the… — Gustav Stresemann Copy Share Image
Christianity only hopes. It has hung its harp on the willows, and cannot sing a song in a strange land. It has… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
('Eraserhead') may seem like a dark film, but my father and I watch it, and all we do is laugh. It was… — Jennifer Lynch Copy Share Image
My childhood would be bland without your nurture, love and care. My teenage days would be boring without your advice, pampering and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
