He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.
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"He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too." — Benjamin Franklin #familyparenting
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He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too. — Benjamin Franklin
About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a Politician from British America (1706–1790).
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This quote is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, a Politician from British America.
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Benjamin Franklin lived from 1706 – 1790.
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