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“Don't hold your parents up to contempt. After all, you are their son, and it is just possible that you may take after them.” quote by Evelyn Waugh
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“Don't hold your parents up to contempt. After all, you are their son, and it is just possible that you may take after them.”

Evelyn Waugh

About This Quote

Source Novel: Brideshead Revisited, 1945

Treat your parents with respect because you share a lineage and may inherit their traits.

In simple terms: Respect parents; recognize shared traits.

Key Takeaway

Honor family ties.

Themes

family respect inheritance

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • personal reflection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

generational influence identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does honoring parents affect your own identity?
  • Can you separate a parent’s flaws from your love for them?
A Different Perspective

If parents are flawed, respect may feel forced.

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