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

“Don’t go through life, grow through life.”

“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”

“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”

It’s not about where you come from it’s about where you’re going

“To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.”

Understand that consistency is essential; nothing is achieved without it.

“Sometimes we can feel like we are not good enough, but it is important to remember that we have nothing to prove others. Love and respect yourself each and every day.”

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of Success.

“Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don’t lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.”

“Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.”

Take care of your mind, your body will thank you. Take care of your body, your mind will thank you.

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“To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.”

I changed my car horn to Gun Shots sounds… People move out of the way much faster now.

“A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.”

“We should love, not fall in love, because everything that falls, gets broken.”

A new clothing store has a unique method of pricing items. Tie – $15, Vest – $20, Blouse – $30, & Underwear – $45. How much would Pants cost?

“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”

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