The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right.
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Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children are our connection to a greater existence and ideal world.
This quote emphasizes the profound role that children play in our lives, not just as individuals but as a means for adults to connect with the purity, innocence, and potential of a better life or 'heaven.' It suggests that through raising and nurturing children, we gain access to ideals and joys that may otherwise feel unattainable.
Themes
ChildrenHeavenFamilyConnectionLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a family gathering, a parent might share this quote to reflect on the joys of raising children.
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