For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Roosevelt argues that raising a successful family brings more lasting joy than professional or material success.
- In plain terms
- Children and family life are more important than career or money.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize family and children over other forms of success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly constitutes success?
- Is family always the priority?
Another view
It assumes all households experience reasonable well-being.
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