John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

(1647—1680)

Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.

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It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father. www.sky-net-eye.com

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E. Verrall Lucas

(1868-1938) I am a believer in punctuality though it makes me very lonely.