Elizabeth Gaskell Quotes

A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.

Elizabeth Gaskell

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• Desire
• Friend
• Wise
• Independent

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• A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.

  

  Elizabeth Gaskell
  • Action
  • Desire
  • Friend