Saturday, September 14, 2013

Dedication: Third Parent and Fourth Child

In the first episode of Season One of Downton Abbey, the patriarch Lord Grantham is challenged by his mother about his dedication to the Downton Estate.  He gives a compelling answer.

"What do you think? I've given my life to Downton. I was born here, and I hope to die here. I claim no career beyond the nurture of this house and the estate. It is my third parent and my fourth child. Do I care about it? Yes, I do care!"

"Third Parent and Fourth Child" is a powerful way to explain one's dedication.

"Downton Abbey"
Produced by PBS Masterpiece Classics
Created by Julian Fellows
Episode Directed by Brian Percival
Air date 9 January 2011

Downton Abbey website:  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/



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