Dad quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father
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"A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father"

- Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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This quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez speaks with the concept of the passing of time and the inevitability of aging. It recommends that as a man gets older, he begins to handle the physical attributes of his daddy, a reminder of the cycle of life. This quote can also be interpreted as a suggestion of the importance of family and the connection in between generations. It recommends that even when a guy is no longer with his dad, he will still carry a part of him with him in his physical appearance. This quote can likewise be seen as a reminder of the value of valuing the time we have actually with our liked ones, as time passes rapidly and we can never ever get it back. Ultimately, this quote speaks to the idea that aging is a natural part of life, which it is essential to appreciate the time we have with our household and loved ones.

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Colombia Flag This quote is written / told by Gabriel Garcia Marquez between March 6, 1927 and April 17, 2014. He was a famous Novelist from Colombia, the quote is categorized under the topic Dad. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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