When I see Aryan and Suhana, I see purity and spontaneity. Untouched by commerce, untainted by envy even as an actor, I grow simply by watching them. The truth is that I dont want to be this famous but absentee father. I want my children to flower under my care. - Shahrukh
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker values his children's innocence and expresses regret over being an absentee father.
- In plain terms
- He finds joy in his children's purity and wishes to spend more time with them.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame should not come at the cost of being present for children.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define success as a parent?
- What do you sacrifice for your career?
Another view
Balancing fame and presence is difficult for many public figures.
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