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Let there be a time in the future, I prayed, when he…

“Let there be a time in the future, I prayed, when he laughs with his children, and plays on the shore with them, and spends all his nights in loving arms. Let us have that. To whom I was praying I did not know. The future was in our own hands. If we wanted a world where such things were possible…” quote by Juliet Marillier
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““Let there be a time in the future, I prayed, when he laughs with his children, and plays on the shore with them, and spends all his nights in loving arms. Let us have that. To whom I was praying I did not know. The future was in our own hands. If we wanted a world where such things were possible, it was for us to make it.””

Juliet Marillier

About This Quote

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

A vision of a hopeful future where love and family thrive, urging us to create that reality ourselves.

In simple terms: Hopeful future needs active effort.

Key Takeaway

Act now to shape a loving world.

Themes

family hope agency future love

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • community building
  • personal goal setting
  • social activism

Key Concepts

vision intentionality collective responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What concrete steps can you take today to build that future?
  • How do you balance hope with realistic planning?
A Different Perspective

Idealistic visions may overlook practical obstacles.

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