- Nov 07, 2020
Family Quotes
On heritage, closeness and the pull of family.
These quotes touch on family in different forms: a sports club described as having a family feel, and personal reflections on growing up within a close, sometimes insular, family circle. For devotional lines on family, see our Prayers.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was a kid, there was unhappiness in my family - was dealt with partly by escaping to television. And from a very early age, for whatever reason, I became scornful and resistant to and angry about that. And some other time in my life, I realized that there's a lot I loved in television.
- Pain
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- Nov 07, 2020
First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Michael Brown. As I have said in the past, I know that, regardless of the circumstances here, they lost a loved one to violence. I know the pain that accompanies such a loss knows no bounds.
- Best Part
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- Nov 07, 2020
I enjoyed the crew. The best part about 'The X-Files' has been the crew. This crew is an exceptional family and to go to work with a bunch of people that you really like is great. They're all the best of the best and they really try to do the best job they can. I'll miss that.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's more than just high quality food for the family table; it's growing the food in a way that does not harm the environment. That gives me emotional well-being that is important to me.
- Everyone
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- Nov 07, 2020
Young writers only take off when they find their subjects. Since almost everyone has a family and stories about family, that is often a place to start.
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
A liberal education... frees a man from the prison-house of his class, race, time, place, background, family and even his nation.
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
I never thought of my father when I was growing up. Truly. He was a strong, silent man who worked hard to support his family.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was a class clown. My father was a class clown. My son has been a class clown, and it sort of ran in the family.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
There are certain families who absolutely incorporate their nanny as part of the family, and there are other people, and there are codes for this, when they call in, they say, 'I am really not looking for a friend.' It is clear they will not be members of the family.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
After the love of my family, there's nothing more important to me than winning football games.
- My Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm driven by my passion - my family, my philanthropy, and the New England Patriots winning. That's my life.
- Peace
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- Nov 07, 2020
My job is to keep everyone together, strong big egos, and keep the peace in the family.
- Live
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- Nov 07, 2020
It turns out that people who are more socially connected to family, to friends, to community, are happier, they're physically healthier, and they live longer than people who are less well connected.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was wrong to exaggerate in statements related to my experiences in the White House and the Royal Family. I am truly sorry for misleading people and misstating the facts.
- Early Days
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- Nov 07, 2020