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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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Love is the word used to label the sexual excitement of the young, the habituation of the middle-aged, and the mutual dependence of the old. – John Ciardi

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At times Ive got a really big ego. But Ill tell you the best thing about me. Im some guys dad Im some little gals dad. When I die, if they say I was Annies husband and Zachary John and Anna Kates father, boy, thats enough for me to be remembered by. Thats more than enough. – John Denver

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I wanted to perform well for my mom and dad, because in high school, I didnt have a job. My brothers, they worked at Pizza Hut or places like that, but sports, that was my way of giving back. – Junior Seau

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My dad was just a big Joseph Campbell nut. – Trey Parker

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The fundamental defect of fathers, in our competitive society, is that they want their children to be a credit to them. – Bertrand Russell

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