I hope I can be as good
â
I hope I can be as good
of a father to my son
as my dad was to me.
â
Meaning
This quote means parenthood often inspires a desire to live up to the love and example one received. It expresses hope of passing goodness from one generation to the next.
Related Quotes
â Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. â
This quote means real friendship is proven during difficult times, not during moments of luxury or success. The people who stay with you when life is hard are the ones who truly matter.
â Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway. â
This quote means you do not need to justify yourself to people who already trust you, and those who dislike you will usually refuse to believe you anyway. It encourages self-respect and wise silence instead of wasting energy on unnecessary explanations.
â I never considered a difference of opinion in politics in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. â
This quote means genuine friendship should be stronger than disagreement. Differences in politics, religion, or philosophy do not have to destroy a bond when respect and affection are real.