Judaism Quote by Elinor Lipman
““There is an old Jewish story, an ordinary Jewish joke. A father was teaching his little son to be less afraid and have more courage. “Jump,” he said, “and I will catch you.” And the little boy trusted him and the little boy jumped. And when his father caught him he felt filled with love. And when he didn’t, he was filled with something else…something more. Life. (From the movie 'Then She Found Me.')””
About This Quote
Source Film: Then She Found Me (2007)
A father encourages his son to trust and take a leap, showing that love is felt when we support others, and that failure can also teach us about life.
In simple terms: Trust and courage lead to growth; failure teaches life lessons.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk and trust, learn from both success and failure.
Themes
courage
trust
parenting
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting lessons
- team building
- personal development
- overcoming fear
Key Concepts
psychology
risk taking
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when trust is broken?
- What does “something more” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
If the father fails to catch, the lesson may shift to resilience rather than love.
