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To outlive one's child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has taken his or her life is horrible.
Pierre Salinger
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"To outlive one's child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has taken his or her life is horrible."
— Pierre Salinger

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To outlive one's child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has taken his or her life is horrible. — Pierre Salinger

About Pierre Salinger

Pierre Salinger was a Public Servant from United States (1925–2004).

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Who said "To outlive one's child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has…"?
This quote is attributed to Pierre Salinger, a Public Servant from United States.
When did Pierre Salinger live?
Pierre Salinger lived from 1925 – 2004.