--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: They were blessed, said Jane; they were…" description: "\"“They were blessed, said Jane; they were going to give birth to themselves. It would be themselves they gave birth to, only better. That was why she an..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/amanda-coplin-25276_birth_they-were-blessed-said-jane-they-were-go_2867252.jpg" --- # They were blessed, said Jane; they were going to give… ![“They were blessed, said Jane; they were going to give birth to themselves. It would be themselves they gave birth to, only better. That was why she and Della must work so hard to protect them, their children. In protecting the children Jane and Della would also (Jane explained this over and over…” quote by Amanda Coplin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/amanda-coplin-25276_birth_they-were-blessed-said-jane-they-were-go_2867252.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/amanda-coplin-25276_birth_they-were-blessed-said-jane-they-were-go_2867252.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/amanda-coplin-25276_birth_they-were-blessed-said-jane-they-were-go_2867252.jpg) > ““They were blessed, said Jane; they were going to give birth to themselves. It would be themselves they gave birth to, only better. That was why she and Della must work so hard to protect them, their children. In protecting the children Jane and Della would also (Jane explained this over and over again) save themselves—”” [Amanda Coplin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amanda-coplin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage suggests that nurturing and protecting the next generation also preserves and improves the self, as personal growth is linked to caring for others. **In simple terms:** Caring for children helps us grow. Key Takeaway Protect and nurture to save yourself. Themes growth family self‑care legacy Mood reflective hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - parenting - community building - mentoring - social work Key Concepts intergenerational responsibility self‑actualization Questions to Reflect On - How does caring for others affect your own identity? - What limits exist when self‑sacrifice becomes excessive? 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