Feeling Quote by Vidal Sassoon
“It was my mother's idea. Her feeling was that I didn't have the intelligence to pick a trade myself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview excerpt (unknown source)
A mother doubted her child's ability to choose a career, implying lack of intelligence.
In simple terms: Parental doubt can undermine confidence in career choices.
Encourage self‑direction despite doubts.
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When to use this quote
- career counseling
- parent‑child discussions
- mentoring programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does parental doubt affect your decisions?
- What strategies build confidence against such doubts?
Parental influence may be protective, not dismissive.