My father was a hard Tory who believed so strongly in being independent that he refused to accept anyone’s help. Even when he was out of work, Bill would not go on the dole because he considered it immoral to do so. I had thought this would ease tensions at home and that my father would be pleased, but he was furious. My father had once worked in an innovative scientific unit and had been destined for great things. Bill had worked hard all his life and had been left with nothing to show for it but an ungrateful son.

Source: The Guardian October 07, 2017 05:15 UTC