“If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.” ~Charles Schulz, creator of the comic strip “Peanuts”

Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment, and especially on their children, than the unlived life of the parents.” ~C. G. Jung

“A parent must respect the spiritual person of his child, and approach it with reverence.” ~George Macdonald

“You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” ~Irish proverb

“Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.” ~Hebrew proverb

“May the footsteps that we leave guide future generations.” ~unknown

“I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to; the long explanations needed by the young are wearying.” ~J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.” ~Richard Bach


Japanese proverbs

 Principle comes before parents.
 If you love your son make him leave home.
 To understand a parent's love: have a child.
 When you grow old obey your children.
 The old forget; the young don't know.



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