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Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.
John Ciardi
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"Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope."
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Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope. — John Ciardi

About John Ciardi

John Ciardi was a Dramatist from United States (1916–1986).

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Who said "Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothin…"?
This quote is attributed to John Ciardi, a Dramatist from United States.
When did John Ciardi live?
John Ciardi lived from 1916 – 1986.
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