My mother insured that a life of petty facts and dutiful farming was kept at bay by her passionate intensity, which nurtured… — Josephine Hart Copy Share Image
To Steve and Jane Beshear, I am grateful for your wisdom and passion for helping the people of our great state. You… — Andy Beshear Copy Share Image
“We mess up. We do wrong. We fall short. We fail miserably. But God, being the awesome Father that He is, loves… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Avenge, O Lord, thy slaughtered saints, whose bones Lie scattered on the Alpine mountains cold; Ev'n them who kept thy truth so… — John Milton Copy Share Image
“A mother's happiness; something you recognize and then forget; it didn't seem to matter much, though it spread through our bodies.” — Mona Simpson Copy Share Image
Performing is something that I've done since I was a very small child, genuinely since preschool. It was probably some blend of… — Jerrika Hinton Copy Share Image
I know I should feel anger at my father for certain things. But since he died when I was 11, I never… — Nathaniel Kahn Copy Share Image
“Dear God, help him and help the mother . . . help all mothers everywhere. We need so much help, with the… — L.M. Montgomery Copy Share Image
“To the dads who think they’re the funniest person in the room—and sometimes, they actually are! Whether you're telling those classic dad… — Life is Positive Copy Share Image
“Please don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying motherhood lacks meaning. There's great dignity in the smallness of motherhood; we're essential in our… — Lydia Minatoya Copy Share Image
“When you think of your mother, the word that occurs to you is too. She hugs you too hard, kisses you too… — Gabrielle Zevin Copy Share Image
“Before she came ill, David's mother would often tell him that stories were alive. They weren't alive in the way that people… — John Connolly Copy Share Image
My parents were very protective of me. Hockley had some crime, so my mum didn't want me out there, and my dad… — Daniel Sturridge Copy Share Image
Heaven and happiness do not exist. That is your parents’ way to justify the crime of having brought you into this world.… — Fernando Vallejo Copy Share Image
“In that manner Hareton, who should now be the first gentleman in the neighbourhood, was reduced to a state of complete dependence… — Emily Brontë Copy Share Image
You need to be able to nurture yourself in order to be a good mother, good at your job, good at servicing… — Arianna Huffington Copy Share Image
Nothing is ever going to describe in words what your mother looked like at twenty when the moonlight just fell on her… — Maggie Steber Copy Share Image
What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to… — Therese of Lisieux Copy Share Image
Of all the people who have affected my life and influenced the choices I've made, none has been more important than my… — Teddy Atlas Copy Share Image
“Research on parenting, for example, continually finds the elusive quality of “sensitivity” to be the key in raising children well. Turning” — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
I think every mother feels that the best place for their child is with their mum, but you want things for yourself,… — Laura Fraser Copy Share Image
When my father saw that I was interested in following such a career he had many reservations. His feeling was that there… — Julian Bream Copy Share Image
My parents came to see me in a play at Eton when I was 16. And then, when I said I wanted… — Damian Lewis Copy Share Image
There's so many things going on in the world, Babies dying. Mothers crying. How much oil is one human life worth. And… — Willie Nelson Copy Share Image
Africa is our center of gravity, our cultural and spiritual mother and father, our beating heart, no matter where we live on… — John Henrik Clarke Copy Share Image
It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from 'Dear Abby' instead of going… — Abigail Van Buren Copy Share Image
It's a weird thing to have your dad or your parent be on the stage with a million people saying their name,… — Lily Collins Copy Share Image
Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go.… — Ron Taffel Copy Share Image
“The more vivid the image, the deeper and further away from consciousness the impulse. Possession by the devil, for instance, is explained… — Sandra Dennis Copy Share Image
The father receives his power from God (and from his own father). The teacher finds the soil already prepared for obedience, and… — Alice Miller Copy Share Image
I am very comfortable with conflict, be it of the legal or mortal kind. My father was a mediator, a bridge maker.… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
Life has 5 stars. Kind star is MOTHER. Action star is FATHER. Ultimate star is TEACHER. Top star is LOVER. The super… — Azgraybebly Josland Copy Share Image
Say wats sup to my mother I never had a better dad. Say wats sup 2 my brother and love 2 da… — Max B Copy Share Image
Every woman's path is difficult, and many mothers were as equipped to raise children as wire monkey mothers. I say that without… — Anne Lamott Copy Share Image
This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face - learning to love the other parent enough to… — Iyanla Vanzant Copy Share Image
We were living in a tough situation, but my mother managed; she juggled. Sometimes we'd pay the light bill, sometimes we paid… — Jay-Z Copy Share Image
Forgive me, O Heavenly Father, according to the multitude of Thy mercies. I have lusted in my heart to break a man's… — Barbara Kingsolver Copy Share Image
I was the child who would leave school and take her clothes off the second I got into the house. I made… — Alessandra Torresani Copy Share Image
Life at home wasn't very good and I had really left by the time I was 16 and didn't go back until… — Roger Scruton Copy Share Image
Great,” Simon said. “Maybe I’ll even make it back before my mother notices I’m gone. What’s the time difference between here and… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
