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There is never much trouble in any family where the children hope someday to resemble their parents.

William Lyon Phelps

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William Lyon Phelps
Age: 78 †
Born: 1865
Born: January 2
Died: 1943
Died: August 21
Author
Scientist
University Teacher
New Haven
Connecticut
Parents
Trouble
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Hope
Family
Children
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Never
Someday

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