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GUIDANCE To my little man you can never have too little plans, always bring your game direct, cut out the middle man. Life is full of sacrifice, for truth you might have to fight, someone’ll bring you down, cause they ain’t livin right. Be sure to use your mind, though, look for all the signs, don’t want to make a move too quick and get left behind. Be in command of whatever you encounter, appreciate your blessings, son, you’ll see what it amounts to, obtaining your goals, maintaining control, self-respect helps you to protect your soul. Never give up, always be ready to try, walk your own walk, and keep your head to the sky... – GURU
Becoming a parent changes your perspective on things and brings a new responsibility to your life. It’s joyous! – WYNTON MARSALIS
Being a father means, being blessed. I told myself that it would be planed but that wasn’t the case. When it happened I got the traditional call (via-payphone) “I’M PREGNANT.” I pulled myself together a few days later and started planning on taking care of my end of the birth. – DAMIEN HOLBERT
I believe that my accomplishments as a person and a father are influenced by the environment and people I interacted with growing up. – Chief Warrant Officer, ANDREW SOUCHET
I want my daughter to be proud of me, but most importantly I want her to be proud of herself. – ASEN JAMES
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I try desperately to be the man I want my son to become so yes, I do see myself as a role model. – Captain, RAHSUL J. FREEMAN
My father has been a significant and continuous presence within my life and the lives of my younger siblings. He had me at a young age, and if stereotypes dictate the actions of all individuals, my birth would’ve also been the loss of him. Instead, he found a new calling in life through his children. – XAVIER BURGIN
I look back on that moment now and I’m thankful that I had a gentle and loving father that taught me that a man does not need to live up to the stereotype of masculinity despite what society asks us to portray. – IAN KAMAU
CHILLIN’ WITH NOVA This painting was inspired by a photograph of my daughter and I taken in December 2008 in Florida. It was the first time I saw her in months and I wanted to capture the moment. It’s not the traditional father and daughterportrait, but it’s a moment in time that meant a lot to both of us. www.gottkgo.com – TTK
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my baby stay’s strong, in labor for yay long, eight-pound baby boy, to carry my name on, Joy! On top of the world Yeah, that’s how my seeds got me feeling’ right now On top of the world – TALIB KWELI [joy]
A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be. – FRANK A. CLARK
Being a father can be trying at times, but it’s worth the struggle. – ALEX
There’s another name for baby momma and sperm donor, they call them Mother’s and Father’s. When they play team ball they’re called Parents. – ANONYMOUS
Being a man isn’t easy so I can’t imagine how being a father would be, I’m not going to lie, I’m nervous. – ANONYMOUS
Raising my Sun turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me, growing me mentally, emotionally and spiritually as I watched him grow and mature. – AKINTOLA HANIF
For every girl who is tired of acting weak when she is strong, there is a boy tired of appearing strong when he feels vulnerable. – NANCY R. SMITH
In spite of the seven thousand books of expert advice, the right way to disciplne a child is still a mystery to most fathers and... mothers, only your grandmother and Genghis Khan know how to do it. – BILL COSBY
To support mother and father, to cherish wife and children, and to have a simple livlihood; this is greatest blessing. – BUDDHA
forFATHERS project celebrates the importance of fatherhood through photography, film, and all other creative-artistic mediums. This project attracts a demographic of active fathers, young professionals, stay at home dads and all men around the world looking for daily inspiration through images which are used as a visual aid. / www.forfathersproject.org 4FATHERS Photo Journal is an extension of forFATHERSproject.org uses a traditional approach with its usage of photographs and words. Each Issue covers a selection of fathers with amazing stories, whom we think are doing amazing things as parents. With a unique mix of interviews/conversations and photo essays, 4FATHERS ultimate goal is to provide today’s father an opportunity to share his experiences on fatherhood. / www.4fathersjournal.com