My mother is convinced that yellow is a happy color and that a happy girl would get a husband.- Penelope Featherington

Julia Quinn
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Penelope Featherington was the daughter of a vicar, but her mother’s love of color was so strong that she saw yellow as a happy color and believed that any girl who wore it would get married. This is one of many examples where parents have tried to shape their children's personalities in order to ensure that they'll get married. Many parents think that allowing their children to express themselves freely will lead to chaos, while others believe that allowing their children to be themselves will lead to unhappiness.

Source: The Viscount Who Loved Me

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