I greatly dislike repeating myself ... however, I dislike being misinterpreted even more, even if the lapse in successful communication is the foolish fault of the fool who did not listen closely enough the first time.

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You said that the 'apple does not fall far from the tree, even in foolishness,' correct? This implies that you not only acknowledge your alleged similarities to your father, for better or for worse - the latter being much more likely in this case - but also assume a degree of resigned acceptance, as if your similarities to him are beyond your control.

Are you comprehending this so far?