It is not good for all our wishes to be filled; through sickness we recognize the value of health; through evil, the value of good; through hunger, the value of food; through exertion, the value of rest.
Dorothy Canfield FisherRead
A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnessary.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A mother empowers her children to stand on their own rather than relying on her.
This quote emphasizes the role of a mother as a nurturer who fosters independence in her children. Rather than being a crutch that children lean on, a mother provides the support, wisdom, and strength essential for them to develop their own capabilities and confidence to face life's challenges.
Themes
MotherIndependenceSupportEmpowermentFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about parenting at a local community event.
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