Quote by Robert Frost

You don't have to deserve your mother's love. You have to deserve your father's.

You don't have to deserve your mother's love. You have to de

Summary

This quote suggests that a mother's love is unconditional and doesn't need to be earned. A mother's love is given freely and unconditionally, regardless of one's actions or qualities. On the other hand, a father's love is seen as something that needs to be deserved or earned through one's behavior, achievements, or character. It implies that a father's love is conditional and based on certain expectations, making it something that must be actively worked for and maintained.

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