Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.
John CiardiIt is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their conviction. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their convictions.
John CiardiLove is the word used to label the sexual excitement of the young, the habituation of the middle-aged, and the mutual dependence of the old.
John Ciardi