Sheila Heti Quotes

The purpose of my life is being a father to my kids and being a husband to my wife.

My number one goal is to love, support and be there for my son.

Like anyone, you could love someone, and it doesn't mean that you're equipped or you were taught or have the patience or the love or the wherewithal to be a good parent. One has nothing to do with the other.

It's really all about family, love and the children for me. I work at that every day.

I have a daughter and a family.

But I like to be thought of as a good father and a good husband.

All I think about is my son, my family, and my future family.

Being a good husband and father... that's the most important thing I'm going to do on this earth.

Being parents suits us. Having kids has been the best thing for both of us.

I try to be a good father, and my kids are the most important thing in my life.

It is much easier to become a father than to be one.

I have three children to take care; I have a wife. My job is to take care of them, and I can say it's a pretty cool job to have.

A relationship is hard in and of itself. And having kids is really hard work, but I think it's really meaningful, as is a relationship. But they all take work.

When you have a kid, you have to be more mature.

I would not be a good mother. I mean, I love being an aunt to my niece and nephew. And I used to want to, like, adopt 10 kids - because I had friends who were adopted, and I thought that was the coolest thing, to be chosen. But again, my job is too selfish.

You bring children into the world. You love them with heart and soul.

I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.

I've longed for kids since I was very, very young. And so... I'm waiting to find the right person, someone who's willing to take on the job.

Marriage is a walk in the park compared to being a single mother or father. I'll take that walk later.

My children keep me real and keep me honest.

Having a loving relationship with our spouse or with our children is what leads to the long-term happiness we all seek.

Thirteen, 13 children, and I love - I love them all. And I think I've been a good father to all of them.

For me, family is life. The decision to start one wasn't complex at all. My career has been wonderful, but it's not my life. I don't feel pressure to get back to work.

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.

I want to raise a family and have a couple of small Dirks running around. But it will not be easy to win my heart.