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Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope
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"Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope"

- Bill Cosby

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This quote by Bill Cosby talks to the delights and difficulties of fatherhood. It suggests that daddies often have to pretend to be thrilled about the gifts their children provide, even if they are not especially useful or intriguing. The quote indicates that dads should place on a brave face and show interest for the presents their children provide, no matter how ordinary or silly they might be. It also recommends that fathers should be willing to sacrifice their own desires and interests in order to make their children happy. Ultimately, this quote is a suggestion that parenthood is about more than just attending to your kids; it is also about showing them love and gratitude, even when it is challenging.

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Bill Cosby This quote is written / told by Bill Cosby somewhere between July 12, 1937 and today. She was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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