Babies Quote by Gregory Maguire
“We only have babies when we're young enough not to know how grim life turns out. Once we really get the full measure of it--we're slow learners, we women--we dry up in disgust and sensibly halt production.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Golem's Eye, 2005
Youthful ignorance leads to delayed realization of life's harshness.
In simple terms: Kids don't see life's cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Value early awareness.
Themes
growth
disillusionment
feminism
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- career planning
- health awareness
Key Concepts
Literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you first feel disillusioned?
- How can we balance hope?
A Different Perspective
Early awareness can cause premature cynicism.
