Quotes of Amy Chua - somelinesforyou

“ I think the biggest difference is that I’ve noticed Western parents seem much more concerned about their children’s psyches, their self-esteem, whereas tough immigrant parents assume strength rather than fragility in their children and therefore behave completely differently. ”

- Amy Chua

“ I was raised by extremely strict – but also extremely loving – Chinese immigrant parents, and I had the most wonderful childhood! I remember laughing constantly with my parents – my dad is a real character and very funny. ”

- Amy Chua

“ I see my upbringing as a great success story. By disciplining me, my parents inculcated self-discipline. And by restricting my choices as a child, they gave me so many choices in my life as an adult. Because of what they did then, I get to do the work I love now. ”

- Amy Chua

“ I say ‘I love you’ to my daughters every day. ”

- Amy Chua

“ There’s nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn’t. ”

- Amy Chua

“ But just because you love something, I added to myself, doesn't mean you'll ever be great. Not if you don't work. Most people stink at the things they love. ”

- Amy Chua
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