Children Quote by Daniel Abraham
““Every nation ends and every empire. Every baby born was going to die, given enough time. If being fated for destruction were enough to take the joy out of things, we’d slaughter children fresh from the womb. But we don’t. We wrap them in warm cloth and we sing to them and feed them milk as if it might all go on forever.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Mortality and Hope, 2020
Life’s finiteness makes us cherish each moment, yet we still nurture new life with love and hope despite inevitable death.
In simple terms: Even knowing death, we still cherish and protect new life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love and hope in the face of mortality.
Themes
mortality
hope
parenthood
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- healthcare
- grief counseling
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
existentialism
resilience
caregiving
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love something that will end?
- How can we balance acceptance of mortality with joy?
A Different Perspective
May be overly optimistic about confronting death.
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