Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
William BlakeRead
My mother groaned, my father wept, into the dangerous world I leapt.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the struggles and concerns of parents when a child enters the world.
William Blake's quote captures the emotional turmoil that parents experience as they watch their child enter a world filled with uncertainty and potential danger. The juxtaposition of a mother groaning and a father weeping illustrates the deep concern and love that parents have for their offspring, highlighting the challenges of bringing a new life into a complex and often difficult environment.
Themes
FamilyLoveParenthoodLifeStruggles
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the challenges of parenting, one might reference this quote to emphasize the emotional journey of bringing up children.
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