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“So let's say you marry this girl. All right, you can still be a great man. Look at all the great men who had wives. Go ahead, be a great man, don't let me stop you. Only first you should stop by the grocer and pick up something for the dog. Also for the baby, soft, because he's getting his teeth…” quote by Peter S. Beagle
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““So let's say you marry this girl. All right, you can still be a great man. Look at all the great men who had wives. Go ahead, be a great man, don't let me stop you. Only first you should stop by the grocer and pick up something for the dog. Also for the baby, soft, because he's getting his teeth. To do this, you have to have a job five days a week, you can be a great man on week ends.””

Peter S. Beagle

About This Quote

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

A man can be great despite domestic duties; greatness isn’t limited by family responsibilities.

In simple terms: Greatness coexists with everyday chores.

Key Takeaway

Balance ambition with personal life.

Themes

family responsibility greatness

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

narrative advice

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • career planning
  • time management

Key Concepts

role conflict work‑life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define greatness?
  • What small acts reflect true greatness?
A Different Perspective

Greatness may be constrained by time limits.

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