I woke up one morning thinking about wolves and realized that wolf packs function as families. Everyone has a role, and if you act within the parameters of your role, the whole pack succeeds, and when that falls apart, so does the pack. 594
All of us grow up in particular realities – a home, family, a clan, a small town, a neighborhood. Depending upon how we’re brought up, we are either deeply aware of the particular reading of reality into which we are born, or we are peripherally aware of it. 610
I come from that society and there is a common thread, specifically family values – the idea that you do anything for your family, and the unconditional love for one’s children. 663
America cannot continue to lead the family of nations around the world if we suffer the collapse of the family here at home. 575
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy. 692
People are pretty forgiving when it comes to other people’s families. The only family that ever horrifies you is your own. 686
The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint isn’t intended. 2.48K
