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“Good and bad, he was taken for granted; she was much more lenient to him than to any of the children. She welcomed the fast-coming babies as gifts from God, marvelled over their tiny perfectness, dreamed over the soft relaxed little forms with a heart almost” quote by Kathleen Thompson Norris
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““Good and bad, he was taken for granted; she was much more lenient to him than to any of the children. She welcomed the fast-coming babies as gifts from God, marvelled over their tiny perfectness, dreamed over the soft relaxed little forms with a heart almost””

Kathleen Thompson Norris

About This Quote

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

She shows greater compassion to a child than to her own, treating each newborn as a divine gift.

In simple terms: She loves the children more than her own.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the value in all lives, not just those familiar.

Themes

compassion family value

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • adoption
  • volunteering
  • mentoring
  • community service

Key Concepts

altruism parenting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love for strangers with care for family?
  • What biases affect your compassion?
A Different Perspective

Her bias may overlook the needs of her own family.

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