Gillian Flynn Quotes

When you become a parent, it blows you open in ways that you never thought possible in terms of a level of love that I know I never thought I could possibly have.

Raising or caring for children requires sacrifice and service, which, I believe, heals us from the destructive forces of self-centeredness.

Parenthood is such a lesson in self-sacrifice.

I think that when you have kids, it's all about them.

People will say that it's some kind of evasion, but I would never want to have a kid for me. I'd want to have the child for the child's sake, if that makes sense.

The moment you have a child, in an instant your life is not for you, and your life is completely, 100 percent dedicated to another human being, and they will always come first. It changes you forever. It changes your perspective, and it gives you a nice purpose and focus.

You bring children into the world. You love them with heart and soul.

The self-sacrificing, servant aspect of the Christian life has many parallels to parenthood.

In giving us children, God places us in a position of both leadership and service. He calls us to give up our lives for someone else's sake - to abandon our own desires and put our child's interests first. Yet, according to His perfect design, it is through this selflessness that we can become truly fulfilled.

When you become a pa, you have different priorities now, and you're not living for yourself; you're living for someone else now.

Having a family, taking care of your kids and people outside yourself, maybe it's motivated me more to give that extra something.

Being a father gave me a new purpose for existing. That newfound purpose has somehow given me the stamina and patience to take on the endless stream of challenges that come along with parenthood.

Love is sacrifice.

I always said if it gets to a point where I really want a child, I would adopt; kids are amazing, so I'm getting the selfish stuff out of my system so when I have them I can say, 'Go, run. I have plenty of money, go play.'

Having a child is a lifetime commitment, the biggest one you can possibly make.

When you have a kid, you have to be more mature.

Everybody always tells you what an awesome and unique experience being a parent is. Words can never do the feeling justice.

I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.

Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving.

My favorite role is mommy. I know that sounds cheesy to people who don't have kids, or there are even some moms who think it's cheesy. It's a role you can't prepare for; it's a role you don't get paid to do, but it is the most rewarding role, and to me, it's been the most fulfilling.

When you become a parent, it's not all about you anymore.

Motherhood changed me because it is so fundamental what you're doing for another person. And you are able to do even though it takes a lot.

Babies make you do things for them. They get you up and they get you moving.

The one thing about being a parent is the ability to be selfless: To give up the things you want and need for the benefit of someone else.

Like every parent, when you start your family, your life completely changes. And you completely live for someone else. I find that the most extraordinary thing. Your life is handed over to someone else. From that moment on, they come first in every choice you make. It's the most wonderful thing.