Famous Quotes: Father

I've never been very successful in a monogamous relationship, but I'm looking forward to the day when I can assume that responsibility.
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My birth neither shook the German Empire nor caused much of an upheaval in the home. It pleased mother, caused father a certain amount of pride and my elder brother the usual fraternal jealousy of a hitherto only son.
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Since the beginning of the 21st century, thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, China-U.S. relationship has on the whole enjoyed steady growth. Since President Obama took office, we have maintained close contact through exchange of visits, meetings, telephone conversations and letters.
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Some slaves are scoured to their work by whips, others by their restlessness and ambition.
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My father was a farmer and my mother was a farmer, but, my childhood was very good. I am very grateful for my childhood, because it was full of gladness and good humanity.
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I don't want to be reincarnated, that's for sure. When you've had rewarding experiences in your life - a loving family, friends - you don't need additional reassurances that you're going to do something with a new cast of characters. I'd just as soon pass.
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Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father.
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He's dreaming with his eyes open, and those that dream with their eyes open are dangerous, for they do not know when their dreams come to an end.
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I think marriage is ghastly.
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Excess is success.
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Each marriage has to be judged separately, and we never know what's going on in another person's marriage.
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My father and I have a very good relationship. We always got along. But I always scold him.
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The fact that food plays such an important part in my films has everything to do with my family.
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We knew it was going to be the biggest event scheduled in the history of women's sports, but we didn't ever fathom we would be playing before sold-out stadiums all over the country.
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Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.
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I asked a Burmese why women, after centuries of following their men, now walk ahead. He said there were many unexploded land mines since the war.
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There are no adequate substitutes for father, mother, and children bound together in a loving commitment to nurture and protect. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, can take the place of the family in the scheme of things.
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I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.
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My father was not a failure. After all, he was the father of a president of the United States.
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Child-rearing is my main interest now. I'm a hands-on father.
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