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Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
Margaret Elizabeth Sangster

Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, a renowned British poet, was born on February 22, 1838, and passed away in 1912. Her poetry is known for its delicate emotions and profound thoughts, which have had a profound impact on subsequent poets. more

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“A father... knows exactly what those boys at the mall have in their depraved little minds because he once owned such a depraved little mind himself. In fact, if he thinks enough about the plans that he used to have for young girls, the father not only will support his wife in keeping their daughter home but he might even run over to the mall and have a few of those boys arrested.”

“He opened the jar of pickles when no one else could. He was the only one in the house who wasn't afraid to go into the basement by himself. He cut himself shaving, but no one kissed it or got excited about it. It was understood when it rained, he got the car and brought it around to the door. When anyone was sick, he went out to get the prescription filled. He took lots of pictures... but he was never in them.”

“The thing to remember about fathers is, they're men. A girl has to keep it in mind: They are dragon seekers, bent on improbable rescues. Scratch any father, you find someone chock - full of qualms and romantic terrors, believing change is a threat - like your first shoes with heels on, like your first bicycle I took such months to get.”

“Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers and fathering is a very important stage in their development.”