My mother, may her soul rest in peace, shaped my personality; thanks to her, I have acquired many values, good traits and skills.
Interpretation
This quote reflects the profound influence a mother has on a person's character and values.
In this quote, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum expresses deep gratitude for his mother's role in shaping his identity and instilling important values, traits, and skills within him. It highlights the vital role of parental guidance, especially that of a mother, in developing a child's character and competencies that last a lifetime.
In practice
In a speech about family values, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of maternal influence.
Most people talk; we do things. They plan; we achieve. They hesitate; we move ahead. We are living proof that when human beings have the courage and commitment to transform a dream into reality, there is nothing that can stop them.
With each new day in Africa, a gazelle wakes up knowing he must outrun the fastest lion or perish. At the same time, a lion stirs and stretches, knowing he must outrun the fastest gazelle or starve. It's no different for the human race. Whether you consider yourself a gazelle or a lion, you have to run faster than others to survive.
An easy life does not make men, nor does it build nations. Challenges make men, and it is these men who build nations.
There is no Dubai and Abu Dhabi; we are one. Whoever doesn't understand this should do their homework before they start talking. We will be there for each other when we need it.
The race for excellence has no finish line.
One of the joys of being a grandparent is getting to see the world again through the eyes of a child.
Your children are spiritual beings who come through you, not for you.
As a parent, it's my responsibility to equip my child to do this - to grieve when grief is necessary and to realize that life is still profoundly beautiful and worth living despite the fact that we inevitably lose one another and that life ends, and we don't know what happens after death.
My dad woke up at 5:30 every morning - every single day - and drove an hour-and-a-half to work. My mom was constantly working odd jobs, whether it was at Sizzler or babysitting. I didn't realize how hard they worked. Most kids rarely do. But they were building something for us.
Some morning while your eating breakfast and you need something new to think about, though, you might want to ponder the fact that you see your kids across the table not as they are but as they once were, about three nanoseconds ago.
This was the trouble with families. Like invidious doctors, they knew just where it hurt.
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