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William  Martin
“Do not ask your children
to strive for extraordinary lives.
Such striving may seem admirable,
but it is the way of foolishness.
Help them instead to find the wonder
and the marvel of an ordinary life.
Show them the joy of tasting
tomatoes, apples and pears.
Show them how to cry
when pets and people die.
Show them the infinite pleasure
in the touch of a hand.
And make the ordinary come alive for them.
The extraordinary will take care of itself.”
William Martin, The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents

Charles Baudelaire
“Genius is childhood recovered at will.”
Charles Baudelaire

Friedrich Nietzsche
“Amor Fati – “Love Your Fate”, which is in fact your life.”
Friedrich Nietzsche

William  Martin
“If your child fails at something merely express your confidence in their ability to handle the consequences. If they behave irresponsibly, merely point out the consequences to themselves and others, and again express your trust that they will learn. As soon as possible give them another opportunity to be appropriately responsible. Do not slip into the downward spiral of blame, shame, and control. It doesn’t work.”
William Martin, The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents

Stendhal
“Je ne veux désormais collectionner que les moments de bonheur.”
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