A child is never the author of his own history.

Sebastian Barry
About This Quote

This quote demonstrates how important it is for parents to be involved in their child’s life. Parents can set the stage for their child’s life so that they will live a happy and blessed life. They can show their children how to be patient and work hard and that the world is filled with things that are not always what they seem.

Source: The Secret Scripture

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