It is only in the act of nursing that a woman realizes her motherhood in visible and tangible fashion; it is a joy of every moment.
Honore De BalzacRead
I've seen fathers criticizing their sons the moment a game's over. Not my dad. It doesn't matter if I threw an interception or a Hail Mary, he always says, 'Good job, son, I'm proud of you.' Then he shakes my hand and gives me a hug. Every time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A father's unconditional support and pride for his son, regardless of the outcome of a game.
This quote emphasizes the importance of parental unconditional love and support. Ben Roethlisberger highlights how his father has always been proud of him, acknowledging that love and affirmation shouldn't be contingent upon success or performance, but should be a consistent source of encouragement in a child's life.
Themes
FatherSupportLovePrideFamily
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a youth sports event to emphasize the importance of parental support.
Similar quotes
My mother was and will always remain my greatest hero.
Kamala HarrisRead
Parenting is the most important thing to many of us, and so it's also the place we're most vulnerable. We're all a little afraid we're doing it wrong.
Glennon Doyle MeltonRead
Both of my parents got to see me host Carson, thank God. That's all anyone wants: to have their parents see they're going to be all right in life.
Joan RiversRead
When you have kids, there's no such thing as quality time. There's just time. There's no, 'Ooh, his graduation's better than going to the mall.' It's all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest - it's all good.
Chris RockRead
I always say about my daughters, they save me from my miserable self. They take me out, you know, a comedian, you could live in your head a lot. And you're writing and you're doubting. But when I'm with my kids and my family, it's all about them.
Chris RockRead