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Em toda a vida, teve um único desempenho: ser pai. E todo…

“Em toda a vida, teve um único desempenho: ser pai. E todo o bom pai enfrenta a mesma tentação: guardar para si os filhos, fora do mundo, longe do tempo.” quote by Mia Couto
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““Em toda a vida, teve um único desempenho: ser pai. E todo o bom pai enfrenta a mesma tentação: guardar para si os filhos, fora do mundo, longe do tempo.””

Mia Couto

About This Quote

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

Fatherhood is a singular, lifelong role; good fathers resist selfishly hoarding their children away from the world.

In simple terms: Being a dad means sharing, not hiding.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate openness and presence for children.

Themes

family parenthood selflessness legacy

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • family gatherings
  • community mentorship
  • education

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you avoid over‑protecting?
  • What does “outside the world” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Balancing protection with freedom is complex.

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