I was ever of the opinion, that the honest man who married and brought up a large family, did more service than he who continued single, and only talked of population.
Oliver GoldsmithRead
We are a continuum. Just as we reach back to our ancestors for our fundamental values, so we, as guardians of that legacy, must reach ahead to our children and their children. And we do so with a sense of sacredness in that reaching.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We connect with our past and have a responsibility to protect and pass on our values to future generations.
The quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing our roots and the values instilled by our ancestors while also highlighting the responsibility we have towards future generations. It suggests a sacred duty to bridge the past and the future, ensuring that the positive aspects of our heritage are preserved and thoughtfully passed down.
Themes
LegacyAncestorsChildrenValuesSacredness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about generational responsibility, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of values.
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