Children Quote by William Howard Taft
“Roosevelt could always keep ahead with his work, but I cannot do it, and I know it is a grievous fault, but it is too late to remedy it. The country must take me as it found me. Wasn't it your mother who had a servant girl who said it was no use for her to try to hurry, that she was a "Sunday chil" and no "Sunday chil" could hurry? I don't think I am a Sunday child, but I ought to have been; then I would have had an excuse for always being late.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the Republican National Convention, 1912
The speaker admits personal tardiness and feels it’s an unfixable flaw, urging acceptance of his nature.
In simple terms: He’s often late and can’t change it.
Key Takeaway
Accept personal limits, focus on strengths.
Themes
self-awareness
acceptance
timeliness
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
personal
political
When to use this quote
- political career
- daily routine
- meeting deadlines
- personal relationships
- public image
Key Concepts
personal flaw
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a habit you think is unchangeable?
- How might acceptance differ from resignation?
A Different Perspective
He may underestimate the possibility of improving habits.
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