Family: A social unit where ...

Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space.
 Evan Esar

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A smart mother suggests that her child bring an apple to his teacher; a smarter mother suggests that he bring a couple of aspirins.
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The little boy who goes to the store and forgets what his mother sent him for, will probably grow up to be a congressman.
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Conscience is what makes a boy tell his mother before his sister does.
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A special skill, like speaking several languages, or keeping your mouth shut in one.
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The chief ability of an executive should be his ability to recognize ability.
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