There's life for you. Spend the best years of your life studying penmanship and rhetoric and syntax and Beowulf and George Eliot, and then somebody steals your pencil.
Dorothy ParkerRead
For this my mother wrapped me warm,_x000D_ _x000D_ And called me home against the storm,_x000D_ _x000D_ And coaxed my infant nights to quiet,_x000D_ _x000D_ And gave me roughage in my diet,_x000D_ _x000D_ And tucked me in my bed at eight,_x000D_ _x000D_ And clipped my hair, and marked my weight,_x000D_ _x000D_ And watched me as I sat and stood:_x000D_ _x000D_ That I might grow to womanhood_x000D_ _x000D_ To hear a whistle and drop my wits_x000D_ _x000D_ And break my heart to clattering bits.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects a mother's nurturing role in a child's development, balancing love with the challenges of growing up.
In this quote, Dorothy Parker poignantly captures the essence of a mother's love and care for her child as they grow into adulthood. The imagery of warmth, security, and support illustrates the essential comforts and guidance a mother provides, while also hinting at the inevitable challenges and emotional turbulence that come with maturity. The reference to both physical care and emotional well-being highlights the mother's role in shaping her child's journey, preparing them for the complexities of life.
Themes
MotherCareGrowthLoveNurturingChildhood
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a parent-teacher conference to emphasize the importance of nurturing in child development.
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