A man's first duty is to his own household and his own peopl... - Padraig Colum

This quote is attributed to Padraig Colum.

"A man's first duty is to his own household and his own people."

Padraig Colum Family

Poet Playwright Irish 1881–1972

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"Story is the oldest form of teaching."

"The old Irish storytellers understood that tales bind people together."

"A story well told is a bridge between hearts."

"In every child lives the capacity for wonder."

"A man's home is his castle."

"Family is everything to me."

"Life's greatest treasure is the love of family."

"A woman's place is in the home... making it a happy one."