Amy Chua Quotes
Top 38 wise famous quotes and sayings by Amy Chua
Amy Chua Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from Amy Chua on Wise Famous Quotes.
Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was little.
I do play tennis, but I don't really like competition. I'm supposed to be so intense, but I hate competition.
Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.
The Romans thought of themselves as the chosen people, yet they built the greatest army on Earth by recruiting warriors from any background.
Instilling a sense of self-discipline and focus when the kids are younger makes it so much easier by the time they get into high school.
Be modest, be humble, be simple.Make sure you come in first so that you have something to be humble about.
We all want to do the right thing for our children. We all don't know what that is and we all - you know, you won't know until the future.
I sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own parenting. Take any teenage household; tell me there is not yelling and conflict.
Don't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you sending them?
Florence saw childhood as something fleeting to be enjoyed. I saw childhood as a training period, a time to build character and invest for the future.
Most things are difficult at the beginning and they become fun, something you love, only after you've worked at them.
All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that.
Tenacious practice, practice, practice is crucial for excellence; rote repetition is underrated in America.
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.
I think if you're a 'tiger parent' early on, you don't need to be a 'helicopter parent' in high school.
I'm a slave to my dogs and go out with them almost every day. They are poorly behaved if they don't run. They really act up.
Some people are just self-motivated - my husband was. I also believe there are many children for whom parental involvement is key.