Children Quote by Gracie Allen
“A woman came to ask the doctor if a woman should have children after thirty-five. I said, 'Thirty-five children is enough for any woman.'”
About This Quote
Source Radio sketch, 1940s comedy
A humorous retort that flips expectations about age and motherhood, implying that having many children is already overwhelming.
In simple terms: Jokingly say having many children is enough.
Use humor to challenge stereotypes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family planning
- elderly parenting
- social expectations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about societal expectations?
- How can humor address ageism?
May offend those with large families.