Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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The fact is that Chinese parents can do things that would seem unimaginable-even legally actionable-to Westerners. Chinese mothers can say to their daughters, "Hey fatty-lose some weight." By contrast, Western parents have to tiptoe around the issue, talking in terms of "health" and never ever mentioning the f-word, and their kids still end up in therapy for eating disorders and negative self image.

Amy Chua's Popular Quotes

Tenacious practice, practice, practice is crucial for excellence; rote repetition is underrated in America.

- Amy Chua

My goal as a parent is to prepare you for the future, not to make you like me.

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The Chinese model calls for giving your kids very little choice - and I've come to see that you can go too far with that. On the other hand, I also b…

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Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.

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I once won a second prize in a history concert. My parents came to the ceremony. Somebody else had won the prize for best all-around student. Afterwa…

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We all want to do the right thing for our children. We all don't know what that is and we all - you know, you won't know until the future.

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I think if you're a 'tiger parent' early on, you don't need to be a 'helicopter parent' in high school.

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All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that.

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There's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.

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