Adopted Quote by Dale Evans
“Time and experience have taught me a priceless lesson: Any child you take for your own becomes your own if you give of yourself to that child. I have born two children and had seven others by adoption, and they are all my children, equally beloved and precious.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oral history with Dale Evans, 1975
Caring deeply for a child, whether biological or adopted, creates a true parental bond through self‑sacrifice.
In simple terms: Love and sacrifice make any child yours.
Key Takeaway
Give yourself fully to nurture.
Themes
parenthood
love
family
adoption
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- adopting a child
- raising step‑children
- blended families
- volunteer mentorship
Key Concepts
attachment theory
self‑sacrifice
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑sacrifice shape family identity?
- What obstacles do adoptive parents face?
A Different Perspective
The bond may be challenged by societal bias or legal hurdles.
