A widow has two tasks before her, whose duties clash: she is a mother, and yet she must exercise paternal authority. (Honoré de Balzac)

A widow has two tasks before her, whose duties clash: she is a mother, and yet she must exercise paternal authority.

Honoré de Balzac

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