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My mother would give my brothers and me a pile of catalogues and let us pick what we wanted for Christmas
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"My mother would give my brothers and me a pile of catalogues and let us pick what we wanted for Christmas"

- Kary Mullis

About this Quote

This quote talks to the happiness of youth and the unique bond between a mom and her kids. It conveys the idea that the mother was willing to offer her children the flexibility to select what they wanted for Christmas, rather than merely buying them what she thought they should have. This speaks with the mother's rely on her children and her desire to give them the chance to make their own decisions. It likewise speaks to the mom's kindness and her determination to provide her kids with the things they wanted. The quote also conveys the idea that the mom was willing to make the effort to listen to her kids and to understand their desires. This speaks with the mom's love and take care of her kids, and her desire to make them delighted.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kary Mullis somewhere between December 28, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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