Being a father Quote by James E. Faust

Being a father or a mother is not only a great challenge, it is a divine calling. It is an effort requiring consecration.

— James E. Faust

“There is nothing more important to consistent, faithful, patient, loving, and effective parenting than to understand what God has given you in the grace…

— Paul David Tripp

Being a parent is the greatest trust that has been given to human beings.

— David O. McKay

President David O. McKay put it beautifully when he said, speaking of mothers, 'This ability and willingness properly to rear children, the gift to…

— H. Burke Peterson

“[On how mothers are "doing the most important job" in the world by raising children]: If, in fact, it were the most important thing…

— Linda R. Hirshman

“When we acknowledge our inability to mother our children apart from the Lord’s provision and strength, we honor God. Of course we are not…

— Gloria Furman

“Despite the rhetorical reverence our society accords motherhood and fatherhood, in reality the everyday work of parenting garners little social respect and even less…

— Stephanie Coontz

The essence of parenthood is to make children think that they are the most handsome, intelligent, brilliant person in the world.

— Maurice Saatchi

Parenthood is a school for humility. We can't choose the precise traits of our children, and that is morally important. It teaches us what…

— Michael Sandel

Fathering makes a man, whatever his standing in the eyes of the world, feel strong and good and important, just as he makes his…

— Frank Pittman

Being a father is a huge responsibility but a satisfying one.

— Pierce Brosnan

To be a good father and mother requires that the parents defer many of their own needs and desires in favor of the needs…

— James E. Faust