Parenting Quote by Bram Stoker
““We women have something of the mother in us that makes us rise above smaller matters when the mother-spirit is invoked; I felt this big, sorrowing man's head resting on me, as though it were that of the baby that some day may lie on my bosom, and I stroked his hair as though he were my own child. I never thought at the time how strange it all was.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dracula by Bram Stoker, 1897
A woman feels a deep, maternal empathy that transcends ordinary concern when faced with a grieving man, likening his pain to that of a child.
In simple terms: Maternal empathy rises above ordinary worries.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compassionate perspective.
Themes
empathy
maternal instinct
human connection
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- caregiving
- supporting friends
- volunteering
- listening to sorrow
Key Concepts
psychology
grief
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does maternal empathy affect decision making?
- When should compassion be balanced with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal boundaries.
