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“It is a truism that children need more of Mother than of money.” quote by Ezra Taft Benson
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“It is a truism that children need more of Mother than of money.”

Ezra Taft Benson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Family Values, 1970

States that emotional and nurturing support from a mother outweigh material wealth for children's development.

In simple terms: Children need love more than money.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize emotional care over material provision.

Themes

family parenting values

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • child upbringing
  • education policy
  • social services

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence socioeconomic factors

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies support both emotional and material needs of children?
  • What policies best balance love and resources?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on material provision neglects essential emotional needs.

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