The fact my relationship with my son is so good makes me forgiving of my father and also appreciative.

Americans are like a rich father who wishes he knew how to give his son the hardships that made him rich.

My father wouldn't get us a TV, he wouldn't allow a TV in the house.

Many a bad habit is developed through overindulgence, and many a good one by chastisement; therefore, beat your son as well as your pupil; never indulge them.

As a father now, I wouldn't do what my dad did, because it left me feeling emotionally unstable as a kid. But he didn't do the things he did out of selfishness or malice.

It comes down to a doubt about the wisdomOf having children after having had them,So there is nothing we can do about itBut warn the children they perhaps should have none.