The happiness of a family is such a complex matter. Like a table laid out with a tea service, it looks so ordinary until it's threatened. Then it becomes infinitely precious.

Lynda Williams
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In the context of the quote, a family is a group of people who have been close to each other for a long time. So, by saying that they become “infinitely precious” after being threatened, the author is saying that it is not okay to be threatened by your family or by your loved ones. He or she is telling us that you should never try to do anything to a member of your family, because they would feel as if you were threatening their safety and happiness.

Source: Holy War

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