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![“She [a mother] never outgrows the burden of love, and to the end she carries the weight of hope for those she bore. Oddly, very oddly, she is forever surprised and even faintly wronged that her sons and daughters are just people, for many mothers hope and half expect that their new-born child will…” quote by Florida Scott-Maxwell](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/809/florida-scott-maxwell-16152_active_she-a-mother-never-outgrows-the-burden-o_1281445.jpg)
“She [a mother] never outgrows the burden of love, and to the end she carries the weight of hope for those she bore. Oddly, very oddly, she is forever surprised and even faintly wronged that her sons and daughters are just people, for many mothers hope and half expect that their new-born child will make the world better, will somehow be a redeemer. Perhaps they are right, and they can believe that the rare quality they glimpsed in the child is active in the burdened adult.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mothers carry love and hope, yet are surprised by their children’s ordinary humanity.
In simple terms: Mothers hold hope and love for children.
Key Takeaway
Recognize children’s humanity beyond expectations.
Themes
love
hope
expectation
surprise
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- counseling
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
maternal identity
psychology of motherhood
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations do mothers place on children?
- How can mothers balance hope and realism?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing children can cause disappointment.