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Quote by Bertrand Russell
The fundamental defect of fathers, in our competitive society, is

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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A sense of duty is useful in work but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not to be endured with patient resignation. – Bertrand Russell

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Ive hung out at dozens of playgrounds, bored out of my mind, with not even a look of comfort from disapproving mothers all around me. Either they think Im a pedophile or a deadbeat dad. Thats what I get for being a single dad – suspicious looks at the playground. – Dominic West

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You know when everyones watching, your mom and dad, your friends in high school who thought they were better than you. You get your chance to get in the spotlight and shine. – Shaun Alexander

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I dont really know any other musicians like me. I grew up backstage with my dad who played in a post-war dance band, so I always feel at home at a venue. – Pete Townshend

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My dad was quiet, angry, shut down. So my thing is: I express everything thats there. I want to get it all out. – Glen Hansard

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