Quote by Jim Bishop

Watching your daughter being collected by her date feels like handing over a million dollar Stradivarius to a gorilla.

Watching your daughter being collected by her date feels lik

Summary

This quote humorously captures the anxiety and protectiveness experienced by a parent when their daughter goes out on a date. It likens the daughter to a valuable and delicate possession, like a Stradivarius violin, while comparing the date to a gorilla, symbolizing worry about the possible consequences of the encounter. The quote expresses the conflicting emotions of letting go and trusting someone else with the well-being and happiness of a beloved child.

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By Jim Bishop

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