Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you,

And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts.

You may house their bodies but not their souls,

For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them,

but seek not to make them like you.

For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might

that His arrows may go swift and far.

Let your bending in the archer’s hand be for gladness; For even as He loves the arrow that flies,

so He loves also the bow that is stable.

— Kahlil Gibran

More Motivational, Inspiring Quotes

Be Happy Be Yourself, if others don’t like it, then let them be. Happiness is a choice. Life isn’t about pleasing everybody. 

A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.

“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have big heart, and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength. 

“Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.”

“They are not your friend unless they have defended you in your absence.”

Be strong as you fight your way to success, the difficulty you face is nothing compared to the joy of success.

“The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.”

Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness

“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” 

“Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn’t stop for anybody.”

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“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.”

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“Characterize people by their actions, and you will never be fooled by their words.”

Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.

Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness

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