I think every teenager is a hero. When we are young we feel so much pain. Go to school is like going to war, people let you down all the time. Sometimes it's very, very difficult to stay strong, but you have to.
Angelina JolieRead
My mother was a full-time mother. She didn't have much of her own career, her own life, her own experiences... everything was for her children. I will never be as good a mother as she was. She was just grace incarnate. She was the most generous, loving - she's better than me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a deep admiration for a mother's selfless dedication to her children.
In this quote, Angelina Jolie expresses profound respect and love for her mother, highlighting the sacrifices she made for her children. Jolie acknowledges her mother's role as a full-time caregiver and her selflessness, suggesting that she feels unable to reach the same level of grace and generosity in her own motherhood.
Themes
MotherLoveSelflessnessFamilySacrifice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a Mother's Day speech to honor mothers' sacrifices.
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I had a C-section, and I found it fascinating. I didn't find it a sacrifice, and I didn't find it a painful experience. I found it a fascinating miracle of what a body can do.
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There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.
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When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. It's not a humanitarian thing, because I don't see it as a sacrifice. It's a gift. We're all lucky to have each other.
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