Children Quote by Colleen Houck
“Home they brought her warrior dead: She nor swooned, nor uttered cry: All her maidens, watching, said, 'She must weep or she will die.' Then they praised him, soft and low, Called him worthy to be loved, Truest friend and noblest foe; Yet she neither spoke nor moved. Stole a maiden from her place, Lightly to the warrior stepped, Took the face-cloth from the face; Yet she neither moved nor wept. Rose a nurse of ninety years, Set his child upon her knee- Like summer tempest came her tears- 'Sweet my child, I live for thee.' -Alfred Lord Tennyson”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, possibly a modern adaptation
A woman remains stoic while others expect emotional displays, showing strength in silence and duty.
In simple terms: She stays silent and strong despite expectations.
Key Takeaway
Value quiet resilience and duty over outward emotion.
Themes
strength
silence
duty
gender roles
emotional expectation
Mood
reflective
somber
respectful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Family caregiving
- military loss
- personal grief
- cultural rituals
Key Concepts
Stoicism
social expectation
maternal care
warrior honor
Questions to Reflect On
- When is silence a sign of strength?
- How can we better support those who suppress emotions?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be misinterpreted as lack of feeling, overlooking inner struggle.
