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The quote says that loving children can make parents want to do anything for them, but that impulse is not always wise. It suggests that affection alone does not guarantee the best judgment. Sometimes caring for children also means setting limits or making harder choices.
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Originally said in English.
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About Steve Carell
American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer
Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. He became widely known for playing Michael Scott on the NBC sitcom The Office. Born Steven John Carell, he has also worked as a writer, director, executive producer, and producer. His career spans comedy and television production, with The Office as the role most closely linked to his public image. He has received several honors for his work, including a Golden Globe Award for The Office. Life also described him as “America’s Funniest Man.”
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