Over the years, there have been many famous quotes about the responsibilities of a father. As Father’s Day approaches this Sunday, the three that speak to me the most are:
“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad." (Anne Geddes);
"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection." (Sigmund Freud); and
"It is a wise father that knows his own child." (William Shakespeare) Read More »
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