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whereas in childhood ... it was the parents' judgement that mattered to the child, later on the situation becomes reversed: it is… — Iris Origo Copy Share Image
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My father passed away when I was two, and my mother was just 22-years-old back then. So young and only soul to… — Bharti Singh Copy Share Image
“Carlos,” her mother said, her voice soothing, and Sarah wondered how her mom managed to sound so calm. “I know you wanted… — L.A. Banks Copy Share Image
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Necessity is the mother of invention. I love solving things like that. Because there wasn't enough memory, thinking of an economical way… — Shigeru Miyamoto Copy Share Image
The government doesn't save enough, it borrows too much and it doesn't invest enough in the next generation. It's like what parents… — Maya MacGuineas Copy Share Image
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We should figure out how to do this so that some parents don't feel disenfranchised, angry and upset. It says a lot… — Lisa Randall Copy Share Image
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This is the meanest thing anyone’s ever done to me,” I said, through my tear-clogged throat. “I want you to know that.”… — Jennifer Weiner Copy Share Image
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An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
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