Quote by John Marquand
His father watched him across the gulf of years and pathos which always must divide a father from his son.

Summary
This quote highlights the emotional distance that often exists between a father and his son. The phrase "gulf of years and pathos" suggests a deep and lasting divide caused by both time and intense emotions. It implies that despite this divide, the father is watching his son, implying a sense of longing and perhaps regret for lost opportunities and unrealized connections. Overall, the quote evokes a sense of melancholy and the complexities of the father-son relationship.