Quote#Friendship
A wise parent humours the desire for independent action, so as to…
Quote byElizabeth Gaskell · 1810–1865
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: North and South, ch. 15 (1854-5).
English (original)
A wise parent humours the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and adviser when his absolute rule shall cease.
— Elizabeth Gaskell
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