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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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My dad served in the Air Force as ground crew for several years, and doesnt really talk about it. I know that its there. I think my main thing about direct or indirect experiences as near to home as it were is the idea of self-sacrifice really. – Jeremy Northam

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All the learnin my father paid for was a bit o birch at one end and an alphabet at the other. – George Eliot

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Dad worked in a warehouse when I was little and I didnt see him for three years as he was doing all the overtime God gave him to buy me new ballet shoes, or a new tutu. – Jennifer Ellison

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When I grew up, people said, Youll never be the man your dad was. And I said, Gee, I hope not. – Rip Torn

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