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Family love is messy, clinging, and of an annoying and repetitive pattern, like bad wallpaper

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"Family love is messy, clinging, and of an annoying and repetitive pattern, like bad wallpaper"

- P. J. O'Rourke

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The author is stating that household love can be untidy and imperfect, like bad wallpaper that is annoying and recurring. It might not be best or ideal, however it is still love that clings to you in a manner that is tough to remove.

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P. J. O'Rourke

This quote is written / told by P. J. O'Rourke somewhere between November 14, 1947 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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