Baby Quote by Christopher Morley
“Standing by the crib of one's own baby, with that world - old pang of compassion and protectiveness toward this so little creature that has all its course to run, the heart flies back in yearning and gratitude to those who felt just so toward one's self. Then for the first time one understands the homely succession of sacrifices and pains by which life is transmitted and fostered down the stumbling generations of men.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley, 1919
Seeing a newborn awakens deep empathy and gratitude, revealing how each generation inherits sacrifices of those before.
In simple terms: A baby makes us feel love and recognize past sacrifices.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and honor the sacrifices that enable life.
Themes
compassion
gratitude
generational legacy
family
sacrifice
Mood
tender
reflective
Type
emotional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenthood
- caregiving
- reflecting on ancestry
- teaching children
- community support
Key Concepts
empathy
intergenerational connection
human continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does witnessing new life change your view of past sacrifices?
- What responsibilities arise from this gratitude?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be idealized and overlook hardships of parenthood.
