There is a mighty power in a mother's hand. There's more power in a woman's hand than there is in a king's scepter. And there is a mighty power in a mother's kiss β inspiration, courage, hope, ambition, in a mother's kiss.
Interpretation
A mother's influence and love hold incredible power and can inspire great qualities in others.
This quote emphasizes the remarkable strength inherent in a mother's affection and presence. It suggests that the nurturing and protective qualities of a mother can instill inspiration, courage, hope, and ambition in her children, rivaling even the authoritative power represented by a king's scepter. The underlying message highlights the profound impact that maternal love can have on shaping lives and aspirations.
In practice
In a speech about the impact of women in leadership, one might refer to this quote about the power of a mother's influence.
Whenever a day comes when I can stand and preach God's Word without an agony of anxiety lest the people will not accept Christ; whenever a day comes when I can see men and women coming down the aisles without joy in my heart, I'll quit preaching.
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile.
The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow.
I don't believe there are devils enough in hell to pull a boy out of the arms of a godly mother.
The trouble with many men is that they have got just enough religion to make them miserable. If there is not joy in religion, you have got a leak in your religion.
The church is not a dormitory for sleepers, it is an institution for workers; it is not a rest camp, it is a front line trench.
Always be available to your kids. Because if you say, 'Give me five minutes, give me ten minutes,' it'll be 15, it'll be 20. And then when you get there, the shine will have worn off whatever it is they wanted to share with you.
When you have a daughter, you want to protect her from the things that I've seen out there, you know, the things that's out there that ain't good for her. It's a crazy world we live in.
I am so proud to be my mother's son.
A Mother who radiates self-love and self-acceptance actually VACCINATES her daughter against low self-esteem.
If tolerance, respect and equity permeate family life, they will translate into values that shape societies, nations and the world.
You cannot escape the fact that women mould your first five years, whether you like it or not. And I can't say I do like it very much.
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