Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.
Both of my girls have very high self-esteem because they were both able to master certain things; I should think that's good for their confidence.
The Chinese mom is not the helicopter mom. I would never do their homework for them. It's all about: Take responsibility, don't blame others. Be self-reliant. Never blame the teacher.
A Western upbringing tends to stress questioning authority, which is always asking why, why, why.
Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.
Everything I've ever done that's valuable is something I was afraid to try.
Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was little.
You know, I've always wrote my best stuff when it takes me hardly any time at all. Actually I wrote. . . . . this is actually a really funny story. . . 'Ghost Of Vincent Price', I've been wanting to write a song about Vincent Price coz he's one of my favorite characters of all time.
I have two lovely parents who support everything I do, two siblings, and three beautiful nieces. My house is always filled with laughter and fun!
The reward for good work is more work.
My goal in Baghdad was to facilitate a debate here in the United States on America's policy toward Iraq, a debate that's been sadly lacking.