Economy is the parent of integrity, of liberty, and of ease, and the beauteous sister of temperance, of cheerfulness and health. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
“For my father John Standish Fforde 1920-2000 Who never knew I was to be published but would have been most proud nonetheless--and… — Jasper Fforde Copy Share Image
As a father of two black sons now, you ask yourself, 'What do I have to do to assure the safety of… — Sterling K. Brown Copy Share Image
Having a white parent undoubtedly makes for a different childhood experience than having two black parents. — Melissa Harris-Perry Copy Share Image
So the first job that I got - my father got it for me - he had his clerical collar on, was… — Tori Amos Copy Share Image
My relationship with my parents hasn't changed much as I've grown older. I'm more independent, but still very close to them. — Joanna Page Copy Share Image
“Damn, son, well I hope you don’t regret not letting me kill one of them mother fuckers,” he cursed so hard Chi… — Nako Copy Share Image
My parents never looked at my acting as a career. They saw it as a way to help provide for the household. — Paul Walker Copy Share Image
My mother was keen that I complete my graduation and never ever wanted me to be in the movies, as my father… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
“A King may move a man, a father may claim a son, but remember that even when those who move you be… — King Baldwin IV in Kingdom of Heaven Copy Share Image
You're 25 and you're looking at adults of your parents' age and older saying, "I don't want to live that way," and… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
“FATHER OF THE COMPUTER Alan Turing was sneered at for not being a tough guy, a he-man with hair on his chest.… — Eduardo Galeano Copy Share Image
Other people--grandparents, sisters and brothers, the mother's best friend, the next-door neighbor--get to be familiar to the baby. If the mother communicates… — Louise J. Kaplan Copy Share Image
What I was told by my parents was that, you know, take this inhibition out whether you're a girl or a boy.… — Chanda Kochhar Copy Share Image
My father gave me a very small loan in 1975, and I built it into a company that's worth many, many billions… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
“You see, it's this way. It is inme. I can't help it. And Father said I was always to keep on writing. He said I… — L.M. Montgomery Copy Share Image
“The white fathers told us: I think, therefore I am. The Black mother within each of us - the poet - whispers… — Audre Lorde Copy Share Image
My parents were born in 1906 and 1907. I think the experience of the Depression greatly influenced the way they thought about the world. — Janet Yellen Copy Share Image
Being a good mother does not call for the same qualities as being a good housewife; a dedication to keeping children clean… — Ann Oakley Copy Share Image
It's especially hard to admit that you made a mistake to your parents, because, of course, you know so much more than… — Sean Covey Copy Share Image
My father was unwell when I was 11, had a stroke at 14 and died when I was 18. My mother going… — John Caudwell Copy Share Image
“Mothers are like dungeons. Some really stink and you'll do anything to avoid them. And some are lush sanctuaries filled with gold,… — Shelly Mazzanoble Copy Share Image
Pu La was like a father figure to people of my generation. I thank him for the characters his literary works offered… — Nana Patekar Copy Share Image
My mother was a children's librarian, and I was raised on lots of English children's literature. It gave me this weird idea… — Jefferson Mays Copy Share Image
“Aye, so it is," cried her mother, "and Mrs. Long does not come back till the day before; so it will be… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
Every day is Father's Day to me when I'm with her: when I'll be able to hold my daughter and see her… — Saquon Barkley Copy Share Image
Getting into comedy was difficult for my parents to comprehend. I think now they are really proud I stuck to it. — Yvonne Orji Copy Share Image
“In our parents’ day the nightly news communicated the catastrophe. Now it is a matter of minutes. We’ve barely processed one crisis,… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Before, I used to ask permission to my parents to leave the house. Now it's - I ask permission to my children… — Ricky Martin Copy Share Image
“Where do thoughts come from, Father?” King Mafferan looked deeply into his twelve-year-old eyes. “While I may not be sure all thoughts… — Darryl Steven Markowitz Copy Share Image
“I may deserve your disappointment as well as a lecture and strict discipline, but what I need is your understanding, your guidance,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
I see myself being a father, hopefully a husband, but I'm very gun-shy. The older I get, the further the goalpost. — Esai Morales Copy Share Image
My mother had to send me to the movies with my birth certificate, so that I wouldn't have to pay the extra… — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
When I was about 10 I ran away to see my father. He couldn't have cared less. He just took me back… — Vidal Sassoon Copy Share Image
I was brought up very conservatively. My father was positively Victorian - I wasn't even allowed to wear my hair down. — Britt Ekland Copy Share Image
A new survey found that 12 percent of parents punish their kids by banning social networking sites. The other 88 percent punish… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
A lot of time, mothers put their kids first, their selves aside, and then there's some moms who are like, 'Look, I'm… — LeToya Luckett Copy Share Image
There's random people calling my phone: 'Your mother gave me your number.' My mother has tried to set me up so many… — Yvonne Orji Copy Share Image
My father moved to Belgium to play in the first division. He was a very good player, someone I looked up to,… — Andreas Pereira Copy Share Image
By presenting a faithful and honest record of my experience as a mother, I hope to show both my readers and my… — Ayelet Waldman Copy Share Image
