Dave Thomas Quotes

Time and experience have taught me a priceless lesson: Any child you take for your own becomes your own if you give of yourself to that child. I have born two children and had seven others by adoption, and they are all my children, equally beloved and precious.

Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home.

When I have a family someday, I'll probably adopt. Adoption has always been something close to my heart. There are so many kids out there who really need a family.

What it means to be human is to bring up your children in safety, educate them, keep them healthy, teach them how to care for themselves and others, allow them to develop in their own way among adults who are sane and responsibile, who know the value of the world and not its economic potential. It means art, it means time, it means all the invisibles never counted by the GDP and the census figures. It means knowing that life has an inside as well as an outside. And I think it means love.

When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. It's not a humanitarian thing, because I don't see it as a sacrifice. It's a gift. We're all lucky to have each other.

Every child deserves a home and love. Period.

I just ultimately wanted to be a mother. I love children.

I have a passion for not only my own kids but just kids in general.

I don't have to have a child come from my womb to have a connection. Children that are already born are beautiful to me. I can definitely be a mother to them.

I really want to adopt a child... I want to be called 'Mom.' It really is the most beautiful word in the English language.

In England, I met a couple who run a children's home. They were very kind and showed me many nice spots in England.

The thing I want more than anything else? I want to have children. I used to feel for every child I had, I would adopt another.

It is time for us to focus on the issues that bring us together as a nation. Supporting parents' capacity to raise their children with the love and resources they need is simply the right thing to do.

I love children, love spending time with them; I love getting things for them.

If it gets to the point where I actually physically cannot have a child, there's plenty of children in the world that need a stable home and loving parent. I'm so down for adoption.

I always wanted to be a mommy.

I just love kids. I always have.

When I was growing up, my parents took in foster children. From a young age, I learned that there are a lot of children in need.

I care a lot about animal welfare and children. Although I don't have children myself.

Angelina and Brad have shown me that caring for children is the greatest gift in the world.

I always remember what's the most important thing - my kids.

My first priority is definitely the kids.

Is there anything more important than a child?

I always love working with children. I never had children of my own. God has his purposes. God didn't let me have children so everybody's children could be mine. That's kind of how I'm looking at it.

I think adoption is a blessing all around when it's done right.