Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Never fret for an only son, the idea of failure will never occur to him.

Never fret for an only son, the idea of failure will never o

Summary

This quote suggests that parents should not worry about their only son's potential failure as he will always have the confidence and belief in himself to succeed. It implies that being an only child provides a certain sense of self-assurance and a lack of concern about not meeting expectations, allowing the son to believe in his capabilities undeterred by doubt. It highlights the notion that an only child may possess a strong sense of self-assuredness and resilience due to not having to compare themselves to siblings or face the pressure of meeting familial expectations.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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