“He wanted away from Mireille’s parents, all these people who said one thing and meant another. “You” — Roxane Gay Copy Share Image
Children's lack of self esteem which they want to acquire and improve by becoming a father or mother. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Of course, parents are the most important people in a child's life. — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
Do you have it on your person?" my father asked. "Jesus" I replied. "My person has it in her purse. — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
I want to show that the underdog can win. I believe were all the same: you, a slum girl, my mother. — Vikas Swarup Copy Share Image
“So you killed my father? You killed my bride ?" he growled. "She wasn't even your woman." Why did everyone feel the… — Chelsea Fine Copy Share Image
“If they bragged about their fathers when he was present, he would tell them, “We should not call a father a ‘father,’… — Ibrahim al-Koni Copy Share Image
We always talk about single mothers; the challenges they face. But the single father faces challenges as well. — Michael Clarke Copy Share Image
It's a metaphor for what we're being told: "Just stay in the box, kid, don't muddy the water." Parents say it to… — Frank Gehry Copy Share Image
The '70s were a different time as far as parenting was concerned. People left their kids in the car with the windows… — Ann Patchett Copy Share Image
My father, good or bad, mistakes or no, had a direct line from his heart to the music to the people, to… — Arthur Rubinstein Copy Share Image
“There's something wonderful about Jesus the Son being presented to God the Father. Though God is spirit, not flesh, at some level… — Liz Curtis Higgs Copy Share Image
I lived in my parents' basement until the age of 25 while I was trying to get my TV show off the ground. — Tom Green Copy Share Image
“She did not move. Nor did she scream or faint; her only actions were to draw back the hem of her dress… — Philip Pullman Copy Share Image
“Dad pressed against my mind. Please, Allison. Let me, just this once, hold my son. I shouldn't. Nothing good ever came from… — Devon Monk Copy Share Image
“Phooli invariably fell silent at the mention of her father – a desolate expression stealing across her childish face. Her silence, though… — Prachi Bhaumik Copy Share Image
“Timbuktu. The last pure place. Isolation being the mother of purity. All men are jealous of Timbuktu because Timbuktu is removed from… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
I don't really like to compare my life as an actress and being my son's mother. My personal life and my professional… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
“Well,” her mother said, looking at the engine, “at least that’s still there.” "Do you know anything about engines?" Stephanie asked. "That’s… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I was born and raised in Liberia in West Africa. My mother is Sierra Leonean, and my father's Liberian. I grew up… — Richelieu Dennis Copy Share Image
Such was the love of this grandson for his grandmother that two years after the death of his mother, when she herself… — Pramoedya Ananta Toer Copy Share Image
You grow up to become living proof of your parents' limitations. Their less-than masterpiece. — Chuck Palahniuk Copy Share Image
My mother said I would have more chances to become a tennis player than a football player. — Marat Safin Copy Share Image
A happy family needs a loving and caring father, and he who knows how to be a mother sometimes. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I am not always a hands-on mother, but the feelings of motherhood are the same. — Rituparna Sengupta Copy Share Image
I have seven children by six different mothers. Maybe success was too good to me. — Eazy-E Copy Share Image
“People go through life eating lamb chops and breaking their mother’s hearts.” — Eve Babitz Copy Share Image
How are you gonna grow up without a father, then have a kid and not be supporting your kid... — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I would definitely say I have my head on straight, but that's due to my parents. — Davante Adams Copy Share Image
Theres no time to discriminate, hate every mother f***er thats in your way. — Marilyn Manson Copy Share Image
If you're going to be a father and whatnot, yeah, you better be responsible about it as best you can. — Ben Mendelsohn Copy Share Image
“Parents should keep their kids engaged in positive activities as much as possible.” — Malik Wade Copy Share Image
I idolized my father, especially as a young boy. He was bigger than life. He commanded the room. — Lorenzo Lamas Copy Share Image
