Girlhood
To my two daughters, Monet en Cari:
May you develop into women that walk
your own ways, even if it differs from
ours.
Since my kids were small I taught them
the following sentence:
I love your mother and chose her. We
made you for our pleasure; you are
welcome guests in my house. You are
financial parasites, and only when you
pay for everything you have a say. Until
then you are a kite and I will decide
how high you fly. Go play.
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but
a fire to be kindled.
Plutarch , Greek philosopher
46
AD.
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