“Dying people in pre-industrial cultures typically died in the context of an extended family, clan, or tribe.”
— Stanislav Grof
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There are things that you cannot talk
“There are things that you cannot talk to your mother and father about, there are things that you cannot talk to your children about.”
— Shirley Knight
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The only siblings I have are half-siblings.
“The only siblings I have are half-siblings. My nuclear family would have been an extra-suffocating threesome. Instead, I have an interesting brother and sister, in-laws, and darling nephews.”
— Jane Smiley
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Studies have shown that since women have
“Studies have shown that since women have had access to the pill and family planning measures, they have made huge gains in both wages and in careers that were dominated by men.”
— Jennifer Granholm
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The seven deadly sins: Want of money,
“The seven deadly sins: Want of money, bad health, bad temper, chastity, family ties, knowing that you know things, and believing in the Christian religion.”
— Samuel Butler
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All the men in my family were
“All the men in my family were bearded, and most of the women.”
— W. C. Fields
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Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I
“Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family.”
— John Boehner
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When I remember my family, I always
“When I remember my family, I always remember their backs. They were always indignantly leaving places.”
— John Cheever
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Playing guitar was one of my childhood
“Playing guitar was one of my childhood hobbies, and I had played a little at school and at camp. My parents would drag me out to perform for my family, like all parents do, but it was a hobby – nothing more.”
— Bonnie Raitt
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In a couple, sometimes, one or both
“In a couple, sometimes, one or both people have to give up their personal life, dreams and ambitions for the good of the family.”
— Monica Bellucci
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My idea of perfect happiness is a
“My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die.”
— David Mamet
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