As Juan Gabriel, music is my religion, and mariachi is my devotion. And my songs are my prayers.
Juan GabrielRead
Since I was sent to an orphanage, and I saw very little of my mother, I can counsel mothers that you shouldn't abandon your children. Before you bring a child into the world, think deeply about things, so that they lack absolutely nothing, least of all love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of a mother's love and the responsibility that comes with bringing a child into the world.
Juan Gabriel reflects on his personal experience of being sent to an orphanage and the emotional impact of his mother's absence. He advises mothers to consider their ability to provide love and care before deciding to have children, highlighting the necessity of nurturing parental love for a child's well-being.
Themes
MotherLoveChildrenResponsibilityFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of parental guidance, this quote can be used to stress the need for love in child-rearing.
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All quotes →Everyone who gave me food, who took away my hunger, inspired me to compose. They told me their stories, and I had no other way to console them than with a piece of music, and that is how I learned. I did not resolve their problems with my songs, but I created a moment of release.
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