Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
Jeffrey R. HollandRead
Dads, is it too bold to hope that our children might have some small portion of the feeling for us that the Divine Son felt for His Father?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a hope for a deep, affectionate bond between fathers and their children.
In this quote, Jeffrey R. Holland reflects on the profound love that exists between the Divine Son and His Father, suggesting that it is not too audacious for fathers to wish for a similar emotional connection with their own children. This sentiment emphasizes the importance of nurturing strong, loving relationships within families, especially between fathers and their children.
Themes
FatherhoodLoveFamilyRelationshipsDivineHope
In practice
Example use cases
In a Father's Day speech, you could share this quote to express a father's hope for his children's love.
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