John Legend Quotes

Marriage is a school itself. Also, having children. Becoming a father changed my whole life. It taught me as if by revelation.

Date a woman with children only if you are ready to man up, because it's a position that comes with responsibility.

Before children, it's kind of easy to be solipsistic - you and your wife are in this hermetic little thing, and your own desires, wants, needs, tastes dictate your choices. Then, suddenly, all of that's gone.

As a father, you become more responsible.

Once you have a small child who depends on you for every little thing, you're responsible for him. It's a huge responsibility. For me, it makes me into a more responsible person.

There hardly can be a greater difference between any two men, than there too often is, between the same man, a lover and a husband.

My mom and dad? Oh, they were a fiery pair. They stayed together for the kids and also because they were hopelessly in love with each other, but they were totally incompatible.

I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad.

I'm not married, and I don't have any kids, so sometimes I envy that end of things when I see a family vacation or people at the beach with their kids or at sporting events with their kids; you wonder, 'Is that a part of your life that you want to go into?'

There's something honorable about holding out for love and not breaking up for the sake of the baby. I see people get divorced, and there is a part of me that thinks, I wonder how hard they tried?

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

First of all, as a man the most important thing you have in your life now is your child that you're carrying. That's it. Everything else comes second; personally, for me, other than your relationship with God and your wife.

A husband is very much like a house or a horse.

I love children. I just don't know if I'm ready to have kids. I feel like I have more time. Kids are cute, you know? They need a lot of help - that's the thing.

Marriage and being a mother are absolutely crucial to my happiness and my life.

It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the same.

I don't know about marriage as much as I do know that I'd be a great father.

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.

If you're going to be a father and whatnot, yeah, you better be responsible about it as best you can.

When you have a baby, love is automatic, when you get married, love is earned.

Being a father to my family and a husband is to me much more important than what I did in the business.

Being a mum has made me a lot more responsible, it's not just me anymore. But it's also brought me the most joy ever!

I want to marry Arline because I love her - which means I want to take care of her. That is all there is to it. I want to take care of her. I am anxious for the responsibilities and uncertainties of taking care of the girl I love.

Maybe I see myself with kids, given the right place and right moment, with the right person.

I'm endlessly fascinated by parenting, marriage, my wife and the ins and outs of marriage.