Quotes about Family

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.

Nothing you really value in your present life—a loving relationship, a good family, worthwhile and rewarding work, and the time to enjoy these things—came about by chance. They grew out of desire and intention.

I love you so much, Shay Brandenberger. I want you to be my wife because you choose to be, not because of some cockamamie accident. I want to love you the rest of your life. I want to be a father for Olivia . . ." He reached out and palmed the side of her belly, a tiny smile hitching up his lips. "A father for our child.

I'll keep you safe, Kate. Both of you. I promise.

Each of us owes it to our spouse, our children, our friends, to be as happy as we can be. And if you don't believe me, ask a child what it's like to grow up with an unhappy parent, or ask parents what they suffer if they have an unhappy child.

Whatever one does for a living, three questions need to be confronted before it is too late: What really matters to me? What price do my spouse and kids pay for my career success? What price does my soul pay?

Second, honoring parents is how nearly all of us come to recognize that there is a moral authority above us to whom we are morally accountable.

My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.

We want time in with our kids not time out.

There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.