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This short document contains quotes about mothers and fathers. Shonda Rhimes' quote emphasizes that being a mother is an action, not a status. Mary Matalin's quote highlights how a mother will always think her child is great. The last two quotes are about fathers - Dr. Phil McGraw's dad advised not worrying about what others think because they rarely do, and Desmond Tutu's father said to improve arguments rather than raise one's voice.
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