It is important for children to understand that some of the disappointment their parents feel for them is often really the parents' disappointment in their own lives.
ParentsDavid ViscottThough all afflictions are evils in themselves, yet they are good for us, because they discover to us our disease and tend to our cure.
David ViscottUnfortunately, some parents simply don't love their children. Probably they don't even love themselves. That may be the heart of their problem. Having parents like this is a terrible burden for any child and can shadow him all through life. It can even destroy him.
David ViscottIf you could get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.
Courage, MotivationDavid Viscott