Skip to content

About Quote by John Roberts

“It is a great thing about having young children, is that they don't really care whether you're the chief justice or whatever, and they do make sure that you have a good perspective on life and what's important.” quote by John Roberts
Download Open image
“It is a great thing about having young children, is that they don't really care whether you're the chief justice or whatever, and they do make sure that you have a good perspective on life and what's important.”

John Roberts

About This Quote

Source Speech: Commencement Address, Georgetown Law, 2019

Children’s innocence reminds adults to focus on essential values, offering a fresh perspective on life’s priorities.

In simple terms: Kids keep us grounded in what truly matters.

Key Takeaway

Listen to children’s simple truths.

Themes

family perspective values leadership law

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • judicial decision‑making
  • community service
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

humility priorities humanity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate childlike clarity into decisions?
  • What values are you overlooking?
A Different Perspective

Adults may dismiss children’s insights as naive.

4.5 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by John Roberts

Explore all 48 John Roberts quotes

More About quotes

Browse all 26,122 About quotes