"Western parents try to respect their childrenâ€™s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what theyâ€™re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away."

-- Amy Chua

#Children Quotes #Believe Quotes #Passion Quotes

“among a coward's weapons, cynicism is the nastiest of all”

Source : Tracy Kidder (2003). “Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World”, p.241, Random House
“A $20 haircut hardly ever lasts longer than a $5 haircut.”
“We are living in a science-fiction nightmare where children are gasping for breath on bad-air days because somebody gave money to a politician. And my children and the kids of millions of other Americans can no longer go fishing and eat their catch because somebody gave money to a politician.”
“Getting to the next level always requires ending something, leaving it behind, and moving on. Growth demands that we move on. Without the ability to end things, people stay stuck, never becoming who they are meant to be, never accomplishing all that their talents and abilities should afford them.”

Source : Henry Cloud (2011). “Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward”, p.7, Harper Collins
“There are moments when our passions speak and decide for us ... like a fire kindled within our being to which everything else in us is mere fuel.”
“I didnâ€™t write 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' Iâ€™m not even sure who they all are. I canâ€™t wait to see the movie.”
“I remember when I first got into the league, I thought how it would be nice to have a year when you were the best. That means your team is probably winning.”
“As a mom, I understand how important it is to ensure kids start their day right and always make sure my kids have a nutritious breakfast. One in five U.S. children live in homes where food is not always available, which is why I partnered with Kellogg's on their 'Share Your Breakfast' campaign, which provide breakfasts to kids in need.”

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