My mother's background was Scottish. She came from an old family, som… — Alan Hovhaness

My mother's background was Scottish. She came from an old family, some of whom lived in upper New York State and some of whom had come over from Scotland.

Alan HovhanessComposer · American · 1911 – 2000

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There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state. — Michel de Montaigne
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