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"No one knows his true character until he has run out of gas, purchased something on the installment plan and raised an adolescent."
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"The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character."

"Failures make character, not success."

"When a foundation is built following sound structural principles, with solid, high-quality materials, anything that is layered on top is more secure, durable, and resilient. Your integrity works the same way."

"Fruits of the spirit in the man attract others to him."
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"Weather means more when you have a garden. There's nothing like listening to a shower and thinking how it is soaking in around your green beans."

"Parents are often so busy with the physical rearing of children that they miss the glory of parenthood, just as the grandeur of the trees is lost when raking leaves."

"Our children await Christmas presents like politicians getting in election returns: there's the Uncle Fred precinct and the Aunt Ruth district still to come in."

"When a man does a household job, he goes through three periods: contemplating how it will be done; contemplating when it will be done; and contemplating."

"A vacation frequently means that the family goes away for a rest, accompanied by a mother who sees that the others get it."

"One sure way to lose another woman's friendship is to try to improve her flower arrangements."
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