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Came Home Quote by Kay Hooper

“Yes, I also came home to settle my father's estate." "Would you have come home if it hadn't also been your job?" "I think you know the answer to that." "You hated him, didn't you?" Nell poured the coffee and pushed his cup across the counter to him so he could fix it the way he liked…” quote by Kay Hooper
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““Yes, I also came home to settle my father's estate." "Would you have come home if it hadn't also been your job?" "I think you know the answer to that." "You hated him, didn't you?" Nell poured the coffee and pushed his cup across the counter to him so he could fix it the way he liked. Matter-of-factly, she said, "Yes, I hated him. And I think it's a cosmic joke that I ended up with all his property.””

Kay Hooper

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About This Quote

The speaker reveals a pragmatic acceptance of inheritance, acknowledging both personal animosity and the ironic twist of benefiting from a disliked relative's estate.

In simple terms: Ironic inheritance acceptance

Key Takeaway

Family ties can be both burdensome and profitable

Themes

family dynamics irony inheritance resentment fate

Mood

wry reflective cynical

Type

dialogue narrative

When to use this quote

  • settling a deceased parent's estate
  • dealing with a hostile relative
  • receiving unexpected wealth

Key Concepts

inheritance family conflict personal ambition

Practical Applications

  • legal counsel for estate planning
  • psychological counseling for family trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does resentment affect decisions about responsibility?
  • Can profit outweigh personal grievances?

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