Walter MosleyBlood may be thicker than water, but family has them both beat.
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Blood may be thicker than water, but family has them both beat. This quote captures the uniqueness of family ties. Blood may be thicker than water, but in the case of family, it’s just not the case. Family ties are unique because they are not bound by blood or by other physical connections between people. They are linked to shared memories and experiences that bind all of the members together.
Source: When The Thrill Is Gone
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