Quote by Broderick Crawford

My father was always telling himself no one was perfect, not even my mother.

My father was always telling himself no one was perfect, not

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's father had a realistic perception that nobody, including the speaker's mother, could attain perfection. It implies that the father recognized and accepted imperfection as a part of human nature. It highlights the importance of having realistic expectations and understanding that flaws and shortcomings are inherent in everyone, including those close to us.

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By Broderick Crawford

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