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“If now the all-mother sends forth her children without protection to a thousand threatening dangers, this can only be because she knows that if they fall they fall back into her womb, where they are safe; therefore their fall is a mere jest.” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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““If now the all-mother sends forth her children without protection to a thousand threatening dangers, this can only be because she knows that if they fall they fall back into her womb, where they are safe; therefore their fall is a mere jest.””

Arthur Schopenhauer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Maternal protection is assured by the belief that falling returns one to safety.

In simple terms: Mother’s love guarantees safety.

Key Takeaway

Trust in protective relationships.

Themes

philosophy protection trust

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

maternal instinct metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you view safety nets?
  • When does reliance become complacency?
A Different Perspective

Metaphor may oversimplify danger.

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