James C. Dobson, Life On The Edge: A Young Adult's Guide To A Meaningful Future Quotes

Each year, more responsibility and freedom (they are companions) must be given to the child so that the final release in early adulthood is merely a small, final release of authority.

Nothing in this physical world moves from disorder to order without intelligence and energy being applied to it.

Learning how to fight properly and deciding what to fight about are two of the secrets to a successful marriage. It usually comes down to the "line of respect" one way or the other.

The family was God's idea, not our own, and it is still a wonderful institution.

The relationship between a guy and a girl naturally becomes more intimate as they spend time together.

That kind of forgiveness is of God. And if they have it, they have it, and if they don't, well, maybe they'll find it someday.

Whenever you begin to conclude, "I can't win, " and "What's the use?" you've set yourself up for failure. Your pessimism becomes a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.

But we must understand that emotions are unreliable and at times, tyrannical. They should never be permitted to dominate us.

Highs must be followed by lows

Because he refused to adopt a defeatist attitude, he overcame the obstacles in his path.

Husbands and wives need to return regularly to the kinds of romantic activities that drew them together in the first place.

Lifelong pain, an unwanted pregnancy, and even death may be the reward for such a brief window of pleasure. What a foolish gamble!

Even in that difficult hour when he knew death was imminent, he never indulged in self-pity. He knew intuitively that a person is only a victim if he accepts himself as one.

Resist the temptation to see yourself as a victim.

God Himself even "forgets" the wickedness committed by those whom He has forgiven. That's why it is never too late to clean up your life.

Behavior has consequences, and stupid behavior often has terrible consequences.