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Be proud Quote by Dick Van Dyke

“I decided, when I started having kids, that I'd try not to do anything that I wouldn't be proud for them to see. I've kind of stuck with that, and I don't regret that at all, although I've lost money and passed up a lot of projects because of it. But I feel good about that.” quote by Dick Van Dyke
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“I decided, when I started having kids, that I'd try not to do anything that I wouldn't be proud for them to see. I've kind of stuck with that, and I don't regret that at all, although I've lost money and passed up a lot of projects because of it. But I feel good about that.”

Dick Van Dyke

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk Show, 2005

Choosing to act in ways that would make one's children proud guides personal decisions, fostering integrity and long‑term fulfillment despite short‑term sacrifices.

In simple terms: Live with integrity for your kids' eyes.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize values over immediate gain.

Themes

parenting integrity values

Mood

proud determined

Type

personal reflective

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • financial decisions
  • daily habits
  • public behavior

Key Concepts

role modeling long‑term fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your daily choices?
  • How do you handle missed opportunities?
A Different Perspective

Balancing pride with practical needs can be challenging.

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