Quote by Jean Paul

The words that a father speaks to his children in the privacy of home are not heard by the world, but, as in whispering galleries, they are clearly heard at the end, and by posterity.

The words that a father speaks to his children in the privac

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This quote emphasizes the lasting impact of a father's words on his children. Although these intimate conversations may go unnoticed by the world, their influence echoes throughout time, just like whispers in a gallery that are eventually heard by those standing at the end. It suggests that a father's words have the power to shape his children's character and leave a lasting impression that will be passed on to future generations.

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