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Quote by Simon Newcomb
My father was the most rational and the most dispassionate of men.

My father was the most rational and the most dispassionate of men. – Simon Newcomb

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My father followed, during most of his life, the precarious occupation of a country school teacher. – Simon Newcomb

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teacher
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The result was that, if it happened to clear off after a cloudy evening, I frequently arose from my bed at any hour of the night or morning and walked two miles to the observatory to make some observation included in the programme. – Simon Newcomb

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Morning
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In 1858 I received the degree of D. S. from the Lawrence Scientific School, and thereafter remained on the rolls of the university as a resident graduate. – Simon Newcomb

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Graduation
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Also, to be honest, my dad wanted me to be an athlete. And I think all sons want to prove something to their dad. So now, aged 35, I want to see what I can achieve physically. – Joe Manganiello

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Parents dont understand kids and kids dont understand parents. My parents were divorced when I was really young and I went to live with my dad. – Mark Hoppus

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dad

Politicians… talk in generalities and lies, and I think theyve caused all our grief. Theyre so awful, theyre really funny. I hate thinking this because my dad loved politics. – Paul Lynde

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Every dad who loves his daughter is not going to want her to go with the penniless slacker loser poet bum, when she could go out with someone whos successful. – John Leguizamo

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The average housewife goes to the restaurant to relax and enjoy the food. But when Eva walks in, she becomes the center of attention. – Eva Gabor

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