Family Quote by Stephanie Laurens
““..the family motto, after all, is 'To Have and To Hold'. We were always a warrior breed, but we don't fight solely for lands and material wealth. There's an understanding, drummed into all of us from our earliest years, that success-true success-means capturing and holding , something more. That something more is the future-to excel is very well, but one needs to excel and survive. To seize lands is well and good, but we want to hold them for all time. Which means creating and building a family-defending the family that is, and creating the next generation. Because it's the next generation that's our future. Without securing that future, material success is no real success at all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Family Crown, Stephanie Laurens, 2005
True success is not just material gain but securing a lasting legacy for future generations through family and purpose.
In simple terms: Real success means building a lasting family future, not just wealth.
Key Takeaway
Focus on lasting values over short‑term gains.
Themes
legacy
family
purpose
generational wealth
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family planning
- business strategy
- personal development
Key Concepts
Ethics
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “true success” look like for you?
- How can you balance personal goals with family legacy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual aspirations in favor of family expectations.
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