[Motherhood is] the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and scary-it's an act of infinite optimism.
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I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is unpredictable, and not all experiences follow a perfect narrative structure.
This quote reflects the reality that life does not always conform to our expectations of perfection or completeness. Through experience, we learn that not all events have a neat resolution or timeline; instead, we must embrace the chaos and ambiguity inherent to our journeys.
Themes
LifeImperfectionAcceptanceJourneyExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a conversation about life's challenges, one might say this quote to illustrate that perfection is an unrealistic expectation.
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