I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve.
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If you would be holy, instruct your children, because all the good acts they perform will be imputed to you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching children good values contributes to a parent's own moral standing.
This quote emphasizes the importance of educating children in moral and ethical values. It suggests that the positive actions and virtues that children exhibit as a result of their upbringing will reflect back on their parents, enhancing the parents' reputation and moral integrity in society.
Themes
EducationChildrenMoralityValuesParenting
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting workshop, one could quote this to stress the significance of teaching values.
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