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“To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has borne even when injured by it.” quote by Sophocles
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“To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has borne even when injured by it.”

Sophocles

About This Quote

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

Parental love persists despite suffering, and one cannot despise a child they have created.

In simple terms: You cannot hate your own child, even if hurt.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s complexity.

Themes

family love pain

Mood

melancholic empathetic

Type

dramatic tragic

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • conflict resolution
  • grief counseling

Key Concepts

ethics empathy human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love coexist with resentment?
  • How do we reconcile hurt with affection?
A Different Perspective

Love may be conflicted with resentment.

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