The booby father craves a booby son, And by Heaven's blessing thinks himself undone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A foolish father wishing for a foolish son is ironically unhappy with the result.
- In plain terms
- A father wants a foolish son and then regrets it.
- What can you take from it?
- Short-sighted desires lead to regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you want?
- Are you setting others up to fail?
Another view
Not all parents who wish for simple children regret it.
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