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I sought my father in the world of the black musician, because it contained wisdom, experience, sadness and loneliness. I was not… — Eric Clapton Copy Share Image
Hats change everything. September knew this with all her being, deep in the place where she knew her own name, and that… — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
Parents have subtle ways of humbling you, of reminding you of your origins, perhaps by showing up at the moment of your… — Frank Pittman Copy Share Image
I remember when we were called 'colored,' and Dr. King would always tell young people not to get upset at what people… — Jesse White Copy Share Image
My dad was in the army. World War II. He got his college education from the army. After World War II he… — Al Pacino Copy Share Image
“Sometimes parents loved their sons so much that they made a romance out of their lives. They thought our youth could help… — Benjamin Alire Sáenz Copy Share Image
I try to live my life like my father lives his. He always takes care of everyone else first. He won't even… — Ben Roethlisberger Copy Share Image
“FATHER, when I make wrong decisions, help me to be honest and transparent before you. Please help me to follow you faithfully… — Cheri Fuller Copy Share Image
Some parents have difficulty expressing their love physically or vocally. I do not ever recall my own father using the words, "Son,… — James E. Faust Copy Share Image
Most of my friends' fathers had been in the war - either as soldiers or in some other capacity in the military.… — Paul Auster Copy Share Image
The name Yunupingu means 'rock - rock that stands against time'. The name Yunupingu belonged to my grandad, like he was a… — Mandawuy Yunupingu Copy Share Image
College was an experience I'll always cherish. Now I fund a scholarship at my alma mater in my late father's name-he'd laugh… — Diana Palmer Copy Share Image
Am I feminist? I don't know. I'm not really sure what that is. I am all up for equality to a certain… — Anthony Joshua Copy Share Image
The American dream is about achieving happiness. When you become a fire fighter, a police officer or a teacher or a nurse,… — Marco Rubio Copy Share Image
“hand drifting up, resting at the base of my throat. He's holding me protectively, my armor against the brutal outside world, but… — J.M. Darhower Copy Share Image
If you're a parent, I tell you how to get through Christmas. I think that if you've ever had a bad feeling… — John Waters Copy Share Image
“Without being aware that I was following in my father’s footsteps, I read, before I went to Cambridge, Mill’s Logic and Political… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
My father has a manufacturing company in Kentucky, and he's an electrical engineer. A brilliant man. A brilliant businessman. So he understands… — Laura Bell Bundy Copy Share Image
“I’ve heard it said many times when talking about going to heaven, ‘You can’t take it with you.’ It’s true that you… — Van Harden Copy Share Image
“Still a daughter. But soon, in hours apparently, I'll be nobody's daughter. Surface lovliness was the outward visible sign of an inward… — Vanessa Diffenbaugh Copy Share Image
“It is interesting to note that the people who had a good relationship with the person who died often heal their grief… — Daniel G. Amen Copy Share Image
It's amazing how the same people that say I'm a great guy, amazing father, successful, having a lot going for myself, handsome,… — Adar Burks Copy Share Image
“We do not acknowledge enough, I think, the clan and tribe of our friends, who are not assigned to us by blood,… — Brian Doyle Copy Share Image
Early on, my parents noticed an aptitude for being a show-off. I loved attention. I was always saying, 'Watch me do this,… — Daniela Ruah Copy Share Image
As a divorced parent, working with Dr.Walfish has been a gift. Due to her thoughtful, sensitive and highly educated guidance, I have… — Deborah Raffin Copy Share Image
“Parent-Teacher Conference At the parent-teacher conference, my father made a scene. He scared my fifth-grade teacher, with his mask from Halloween. She… — Darren Sardelli Copy Share Image
At 17, I decided I wanted to be a full-time athlete but my parents weren't so sure. So we agreed that if… — Colin Jackson Copy Share Image
Even in losing my mother, beautiful, amazing awakenings have happened within my family. Of course, losing her is not what you want.… — Tig Notaro Copy Share Image
There is such a thing as caste, even in the West; but it is comparatively faint; it is conservatism here. It says,… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
“I'm not saying it'll be easy. It will probably be really hard. Between my parents, and the distance between us, it'll be… — Alysha Speer Copy Share Image
I was lucky to come along for the ride. [My mother] really is an amazing woman. And the world we lived in… — Trevor Noah Copy Share Image
“I thought again about those studies that say the fewer choices we have, the happier we are. I also wondered why it… — Jo Maeder Copy Share Image
My father loved to complain about big business and big government, but we had a solid middle class upbringing. We had good… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
Every morning when I woke up, my mother was already in the kitchen making breakfast. It was always the same: steamed rice,… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
“Oh my god" Meg ranted. "Her water just broke!" Margaret" Eve said, "get a grip - and a towel. I'll be there… — Linda Lael Miller Copy Share Image
An ethic of maternalism was central to the utopianism of 19th century feminists. I don't think that today's women see motherhood as… — Clare Wright Copy Share Image
What parents said they valued most were discussions with teachers and heads, and what they wanted was more descriptive information in their… — Carol J. Adams Copy Share Image
Usually, when a young girl is pregnant, she drops out of school and concentrates on being a mother. I thought thats what… — Jenni Rivera Copy Share Image