"Don't be deceived, George. Children begin by loving their parents. After a time they judge them. Rarely if ever do they forgive them."
— Oscar Wilde

January 1, 1970

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Oscar Wilde
Original Language: English
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German: "Anfangs lieben Kinder ihre Eltern; wenn sie älter werden, halten sie Gericht über sie; selten, wenn überhaupt, verzeihen sie ihnen."

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Mrs. Arbuthnot, Act IV

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Mrs. Arbuthnot, Act IV