We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.
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It moves one's heart to think: Nine months before I was born there was a woman who loved me deeply. She did not know what I was going to be like, but she loved me because she carried me in her womb.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the unconditional love of a mother for her unborn child.
Oscar Romero's quote highlights the profound and unconditional love that a mother has for her child even before birth. It emphasizes the deep emotional connection and commitment a mother has, symbolizing the essence of familial love that transcends knowledge of what the child will become, underlining the beauty and sanctity of motherhood.
Themes
MotherhoodLoveFamilyUnconditionalConnection
In practice
Example use cases
During a Mother's Day speech, you might use this quote to honor mothers' enduring love.
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