"Being a good mother does not call for the same qualities as being a good housewife; a dedication to keeping children clean and tidy may override an interest in their separate development as individuals."

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Source : Ann Oakley (1974). “Housewife”, Lane, Allen

Ann Oakley

#Mother Quotes #Children Quotes #Dedication Quotes

“Um, and I'm also very proud of my work on George of the Jungle 2.”
“I believe that life is basically a process of growth-that we go through many lives, choosing those situations and problems that we will learn through.”
“I believe that love takes time. I believe there is such a thing as infatuation at first sight, but not love at first sight.”

Source : Kevin Leman (1992). “Were You Born for Each Other?: Finding, Catching, and Keeping the Love of Your Life”, Dell Books
“Mediocre men work at their best; men seeking excellence strive to do better.”
“Try to save something while your salary is small; it's impossible to save after you begin to earn more.”
“One of the frustrations of having a mind trained to think and consider possibilities was that it couldn't simply be stopped once engaged.”

Source : Mel Odom (2005). “Lord of the Libraries”, p.301, Macmillan
“...she made her home in between the pages of books.”

Source : Maggie Stiefvater (2011). “Linger”, p.338, Scholastic Inc.
“I shall begin my march for Camp tomorrow morning. It was not in my power to move until I could procure shoes for the troops almost barefoot.”

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