Children Quote by Phillip Cary
““A virtue is a habit that includes all of these things: actions (you take care of your child even when you don't feel like it), emotions (you are often overtaken by feelings of tenderness and delight), perceptions (you understand your little children better than they understand themselves), choices (you choose to get out of bed and go to the children's room even when you'd much rather not), and thoughts (you think differently, more thoroughly and carefully, about your children than about anyone else in the world). The habit of love includes all these things, but not necessarily all at the same time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Parenting, Phillip Cary, 2019
Virtue is cultivated through habitual actions, emotions, perceptions, choices, and thoughts directed toward love for children.
In simple terms: Love becomes a habit through repeated caring actions.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love by consistently caring for your children.
Themes
love
virtue
habit
parenting
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parent‑child interactions
- teaching empathy
- daily caregiving
Key Concepts
moral development
emotional intelligence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you sustain loving habits?
- Which habit best expresses your love?
A Different Perspective
Habit formation can be exhausting without balance.
