"As children we recognized that we belonged to an unusual, even exceptional, family, but the effect was different on each of us."

Family, Children, Effect

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"As children we recognized that we belonged to an unusual, even exceptional, family, but the effect was different on each of us."

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"By a museum, I assume you mean an institution dedicated to the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath. If that is done with sensitivity, I think it would be most appropriate."

Events, Sensitivity

"It is true that I am often startled and even angered and repulsed by the strange directions and provocative content of new forms that seem to pop up every few months."

Content, Months, Provocative

"A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works."

Old,

"Only once in my life was I on the edge of incivility."

Life,

"I am a passionate traveler, and from the time I was a child, travel formed me as much as my formal education."

Education, Time, Travel

"Father was the eldest son and the heir apparent, and he set the standard for being a Rockefeller very high, so every achievement was taken for granted and perfection was the norm."

Family, Father, Son, Achievement, Being

"The Christian ethic played an essential part in my upbringing."

Christian,

"When you have a lot of resources, the most important thing is to have had good parents and to have been brought up by people who gave one the proper values."

People, Values, Parents

"They decided to establish a museum of modern art where works by contemporary artists would be shown. Mother was viewed as a very progressive person, and not everybody liked the paintings she bought."

Art, Mother, Artists

"The role of a museum of modern art is to make a good selection and identify what we believe to be the coming movements, and that requires taste."

Art, Taste

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"Mothers care in volumes of tears and earnestness of prayers and a depth of emotion others cannot fathom."

Richelle E. Goodrich, American Poet

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"Big Brother is watching you."

George Orwell, British Author

Family, Brother

"Some men do not know the father of 'their' children."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Family, Truth, Relationship, Regret

"We Lannisters do have a certain pride," said Tyrion Lannister."Pride? Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. "Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power."My brother is undoubtedly arrogant, Tyrion Lannister replied. "My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you? He grinned."

George R. R. Martin, American Author

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"Never give up your wife, husband, children and families. Believe that people can change. Give others opportunity to change."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Many families remain for years in the same place, though both husband and wife are sick of it, simply because there is neither complete division nor agreement between them."

Leo Tolstoy, Russian Novelist

Family, Division, Agreement, Life

"It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor."

Neil Gaiman, British Author

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"Blessed is the womb that born you."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Family, Blessed, Womb, Birth, Mother

"Until now, you have always lived your life alone. Every decision you've made has been for you and you alone. Now, and for the rest of your days, your life will be tied to another's. Every decision you make will be for both of you. What one does affects the other. You are a family, a team inseparable and unbreakable."

Richelle Mead, American Author

Family, Partnership, Decision, Teamwork

"A rubber plant is just about the ideal family."

Haruki Murakami, Japanese Writer

Family, Ideal, Relationship, Life