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“You can think everything is dire, but you act as if there's possibility. I see children coming into the world as an expression of this. Sometimes, not always - it can just be somebody that wasn't on the birth control pill or didn't have access to abortion. But I usually see a wanted child as a…” quote by Lynne Tillman
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“You can think everything is dire, but you act as if there's possibility. I see children coming into the world as an expression of this. Sometimes, not always - it can just be somebody that wasn't on the birth control pill or didn't have access to abortion. But I usually see a wanted child as a sign of optimism, and I like that.”

Lynne Tillman

About This Quote

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

Optimism can be found in the arrival of wanted children, symbolizing hope despite hardships.

In simple terms: Children can represent hope.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and nurture optimism in everyday life.

Themes

optimism family hope

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • social policy
  • personal reflection
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing children as hopeful symbols affect your outlook?
  • What responsibilities arise from this optimism?
A Different Perspective

Not all births are planned; societal factors affect outcomes.

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