Every day, at home, I have the astonishing and humbling opportunity - together with my wife Sophie - to nurture empathy, compassion, self-love, and a keen sense of justice in our three kids.
Justin TrudeauRead
My grandmother raised five children during the Depression by herself. At 50, she threw her sewing machine into the back of a pickup truck and drove from North Dakota to California. She was a real survivor, so that's my stock. That's how I want my kids to be too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the strength and resilience of the author's grandmother as a role model for perseverance and self-sufficiency in challenging times.
Michelle Pfeiffer's quote emphasizes the incredible strength and determination of her grandmother, who raised five children alone during the economic hardships of the Great Depression. It highlights her fierce independence and survival spirit, serving as an inspirational example for Pfeiffer herself and a guiding principle for how she hopes to raise her own children, instilling in them resilience and the ability to overcome hardships.
Themes
ResilienceSurvivalFamilyStrengthDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming challenges, I might reference this quote to inspire others to be steadfast in the face of adversity.
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