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“Can you write a book and have children at the same time? Yes, if you're content to do it very very slowly.” quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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“Can you write a book and have children at the same time? Yes, if you're content to do it very very slowly.”

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

About This Quote

Writing a book and raising children can coexist, but both require patience and a willingness to progress slowly.

In simple terms: Parenting and authorship demand slow, steady effort.

Key Takeaway

Patience bridges creative work and caregiving.

Themes

parenting creativity time management patience

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing a novel while homeschooling
  • working on a thesis while caring for a newborn

Key Concepts

balancing competing long‑term projects

Practical Applications

  • set realistic milestones
  • integrate writing into daily routines

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises can you make to sustain both roles?
  • How does the slow pace affect the quality of each endeavor?
A Different Perspective

The pace may be too slow for publishing deadlines.

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