Children Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
““If now the all-mother sends forth her children without protection to a thousand threatening dangers, this can only be because she knows that if they fall they fall back into her womb, where they are safe; therefore their fall is a mere jest.””
About This Quote
Maternal protection is assured by the belief that falling returns one to safety.
In simple terms: Mother’s love guarantees safety.
Key Takeaway
Trust in protective relationships.
Themes
philosophy
protection
trust
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- parenting
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
maternal instinct
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you view safety nets?
- When does reliance become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may oversimplify danger.
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![“[T]he appropriate form of address between man and man ought to be, not monsieur, sir, but fellow sufferer, compagnon de miseres.” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be6/arthur-schopenhauer-226_addresses_t-he-appropriate-form-of-address-between_32897.jpg)
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