A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.
“Dean Martin always dressed very well but then he was a good looking fella with a good physique so he could wear anything.”
“What's important is to be able to see yourself, I think, as having commonality with other people and not determine, because of your good luck, that everybody is less significant, less interesting, less important than you are.”