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Quote by John Ciardi
Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal

Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope. – John Ciardi

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A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of idea. – John Ciardi

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It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions. – John Ciardi

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I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back. – Imelda Marcos

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