If I could make only one wish for a child, I’d wish him the quality of lovingness.
BENJAMIN SPOCKThe child supplies the power but the parents have to do the steering.
More Benjamin Spock Quotes
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How to fold a diaper depends on the size of the baby and the diaper.
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I would say that the surest measure of a man’s or a woman’s maturity is the harmony, style, joy, and dignity he creates in his marriage, and the pleasure and inspiration he provides for his spouse.
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Don’t be afraid to trust your own common sense.
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The strongest rebellion may be expressed in quiet, undramatic behavior.
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Most middle-class whites have no idea what it feels like to be subjected to police who are routinely suspicious, rude, belligerent, and brutal.
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Without freedom of choice, there is no creativity. Without creativity, there is no life.
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Respect children because they’re human beings and they deserve respect, and they’ll grow up to be better people.
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Don’t take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don’t be overawed by what the experts say. Don’t be afraid to trust your own common sense.
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It’s an ideal existence. Out in the open. Berating the president of he United States…
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Can we make a better world for our children? I believe we can, if enough people are concerned and get involved in changing what is wrong with society.
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Our greatest hope is to bring up children inspired by their opportunities for being helpful and loving.
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Children who grow up getting nutrition from plant foods rather than meats have a tremendous health advantage. They are less likely to develop weight problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer
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I agree today that a man has no business trying to tell women what their characteristics are, which ones are inborn, which are more admirable, which will be best utilized by what occupations.
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A human being is happiest and most successful when dedicated to a cause outside his own individual, selfish satisfaction.
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What good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is usually best after all.
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