Aaron Johnson Quotes

Families are nothing other than the idolatry of duty.

It takes as much discipline to be a mother and a wife as it does to do anything else.

I think there's no sacrifice too great for family, whether it's career, singing, whatever.

I come from that society and there is a common thread, specifically family values - the idea that you do anything for your family, and the unconditional love for one's children.

My father instilled in me to take care of my family. Show up even when you don't want to show up.

I told my wife, 'Look, I'm going to ask y'all to sacrifice. I need to go to Portland. I need to lock in.' At that time, I felt like my career... was on the line. So I told her, 'This is what I need to do. I'm going to be without y'all for a while. Y'all can come out and visit. But this is what I need to do.' She understood.

I'm not cut out for that life; for sharing my life. Whether it's getting married, or having kids. That too drastically changes your life. Everything important to you becomes less important, because the child gains utmost importance.

All the sacrifices my mom and family had made had been worth it.

If I'm going to be away from my family then I want to make the practice count more.

If you want to do this job, you have to really want it because it's hard. It's a long road to get here. I moved all over the world, but it's worth it. I love what I do.

Family's number one; just, that's flat out it, and I think a lot of people, when they're put in a certain position, will come to that conclusion, and you'll just do whatever.

I cannot just do things without thinking. I have a wife and daughter to think of at all times now.

I've dedicated my life to my family.

When you decide to become an opera singer, it's a commitment that allows nothing else to interfere. Even your family - and I have a young daughter - has to take second place.

I always had a thing - just take care of family.

When I signed for Vancouver, it was funny because my mom didn't really want me to move away. She was concerned about all my schooling.

The national team requires a work commitment but also a personal one as well. To lead your country is something very different.

I'm a family person, and you make those choices.

I'm happy to take care of my family.

I always help take care of my family.

Ultimately, I will do my best - whatever is possible - for this great nation.

I'm committed to my family.

There was always a purpose in what I did on the court because at the end of the day, my parents, they sacrificed for me and my brother. I had to do it for them.

Having a family is a compromise on some level, but it's so incredibly worth it. It actually informs the work that I do as a DP.

I've got to do what I've got to do, for me, my family and my kids.