The best combination of parents consists of a father who is gentle beneath his firmness, and a mother who is firm beneath her gentleness. (Sydney J. Harris)

The best combination of parents consists of a father who is gentle beneath his firmness, and a mother who is firm beneath her gentleness.

Sydney J. Harris

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