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Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope
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"Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope"

- John Ciardi

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John Ciardi This quote is written / told by John Ciardi between June 24, 1916 and March 30, 1986. He was a famous Dramatist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Dad. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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