Quote by Ang Lee

My father was the center of the family, and everyone tried to please him.

My father was the center of the family, and everyone tried t

Summary

This quote suggests that the person's father held a significant role in their family. Being the "center" implies that their father had a principal or decisive influence over family dynamics. The statement also indicates that family members made concerted efforts to satisfy or gain the approval of their father. This implies a form of respect or admiration for their father's authority or leadership within the family unit.

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Family

By Ang Lee

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