This is invaluable advice for a maturing college student. I hope they listen.
“ You feel that frisson when you choose a person to commit yourself to knowing full well that any marriage may fail; when you bring children into a world where there are no guarantees of their safety or success. When you summon the courage to fashion a life, …
This is invaluable advice for a maturing college student. I hope they listen.
“ You feel that frisson when you choose a person to commit yourself to knowing full well that any marriage may fail; when you bring children into a world where there are no guarantees of their safety or success. When you summon the courage to fashion a life, something that will remain after you are gone. When you speak the truth publicly—with care and lucidity. And when you say to the world: you cannot buy me with flattery. Purchase my colleagues or classmates at bulk rate. I am not for sale.”
And wow, I wish I had that command of the English language.
(I have read her book as well; I bought it the second I saw it hammered on Facebook. I can’t imagine being a parent and not being able to protect my daughter)
This is invaluable advice for a maturing college student. I hope they listen.
“ You feel that frisson when you choose a person to commit yourself to knowing full well that any marriage may fail; when you bring children into a world where there are no guarantees of their safety or success. When you summon the courage to fashion a life, something that will remain after you are gone. When you speak the truth publicly—with care and lucidity. And when you say to the world: you cannot buy me with flattery. Purchase my colleagues or classmates at bulk rate. I am not for sale.”
And wow, I wish I had that command of the English language.
(I have read her book as well; I bought it the second I saw it hammered on Facebook. I can’t imagine being a parent and not being able to protect my daughter)