Quote by Carlos Santana

My dad's a beautiful man, but like a lot of Mexican men, or men in general, a lot of men have a problem with the balance of masculinity and femininity - intuition and compassion and tenderness - and get overboard with the macho thing. It took him a while to become more, I would say, conscious, evolved.

My dad's a beautiful man, but like a lot of Mexican men, or

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's admiration for their father but also acknowledges a common struggle among Mexican men, and men in general, in navigating the balance between traditional masculine traits and more sensitive qualities. The speaker mentions that their father initially upheld a more rigid idea of masculinity, emphasizing toughness and dominance, but over time, he became more self-aware and open-minded to embracing intuition, compassion, and tenderness. This progression signifies personal growth and a departure from societal expectations, and it is mentioned in a positive light.

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By Carlos Santana

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