Clear Quote by Alain de Botton Download Open image “My father paid for my education; then he made it clear that I was on my own.” — Alain de Botton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.8 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Clear Education Father He Made My own Own Paid Parenting Then
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