"Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don't want them to become politicians in the process"
- John F. Kennedy
About this Quote
The quote by John F. Kennedy describes a typical dichotomy that mothers face regarding their children. On one hand, moms desire their sons to accomplish the highest level of success possible, which normally indicates becoming the president. However, on the other hand, moms often fear the corrupting impact of politics and the negative effect it may have on their boys' ethical character. Kennedy's comment recommends that being a politician requires a specific level of compromise and sacrifice, which is typically at odds with the optimistic vision that moms have for their children. Basically, the quote talks to the tension in between ambition and integrity on the path to success in politics.
This quote is written / told by John F. Kennedy between May 29, 1917 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous President from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Parenting. The author also have 93 other quotes.
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