“Though there is a benevolence due to all mankind, none can question but a superior degree of it is to be paid to a father, a wife, or child. In the same manner, though our love should reach to the whole species, a greater proportion of it should exert itself towards that community in which Providence has placed us. This is our proper sphere of action, the province allotted us for the exercise of our civil virtues, and in which alone we have opportunities of expressing our goodwill to mankind.” ShouldChildrenWholeActionFatherOpportunityCommunityVirtueGreaterWifeMankindExerciseDegreesPaidSpeciesDuesSuperiorsProportionSpheresProvidenceOur LoveBenevolenceGoodwillProvinces Book:Essays Moral and Humorous: Also Essays on Imagination and Taste Source: Essays Moral and Humorous: Also Essays on Imagination and Taste
“What the world needs is not romantic lovers who are sufficient unto themselves, but husbands and wives who live in communities, relate to other people, carry on useful work and willingly give time and attention to their children.” PeopleWorldNeedsGivingChildrenCommunityAttentionWifeLoversHusbandRelateSufficientRomantic LoveHusband And Wife Book:Margaret Mead, some personal views Source: Margaret Mead, some personal views
“I think middle America has changed very, very much. I think people are way more open-minded. I think - I think it's because the Internet. I think they're exposed to so much. All the men talked about how much they love their wife, which I don't hear all the time in art communities.” PeopleThinkingMenWayArtAmericaCommunityWifeMiddleChangedHe ManInternetExposedOpen MindedMiddle America Author:John Waters
“I couldn't give you a count of the number of single women I have in our congregation that are serving in very significant ways in the community. Our desire is for them to live all of life to the glory of God whether God calls them to be a wife or a mother or not.” WayGivingMotherDesireCommunityNumbersWifeGlorySignificantServingGlory Of GodCongregationSingle Women Author:Ligon Duncan
“I don't think women can have it all. I just don't think so...My husband and I have been married for 34 years, and we have two daughters. And every day you have to make a decision about whether you are going to be a wife or a mother. In fact, many times during the day you have to make those decisions...We co-opted our families to help us. We plan our lives meticulously so we can be decent parents. But if you ask our daughters, I'm not sure they will say that I've been a good mom.” IfsThinkingYearsHas BeensTwoFactsHelpingWisdomRealityMotherAsksParentCommunityLeadershipWorkDecisionFamilyOur LivesWifePlansGenerationsHuman NatureMomHusbandMarriedDaughterUnityIdeologyOur FamilyNot SureDecentMy HusbandOur DaughterTwo DaughtersGood Mom Author:Indra Nooyi
“Scientists believe that monkeys can be taught to think, lie and even play politics within their community. If we can just teach them to cheat on their wives we can save millions on congressional salaries.” IfsThinkingBelievePlayLyingCommunityTeachMillionsWifeTaughtScientistCheatMonkeysSalary Author:Jay Leno