Blood Quote by Henry Handel Richardson
“Oh! mothers aren't fair - I mean it's not fair of nature to weigh us down with them and yet expect us to be our own true selves. The handicap's too great. All those months, when the same blood's running through two sets of veins - there's no getting away from that, ever after. Take yours. As I say, does she need to open her mouth? Not she! She's only got to let it hang at the corners, and you reek, you drip with guilt.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, 1917
Motherhood imposes burdens and expectations that conflict with personal identity, causing guilt and struggle.
In simple terms: Mothers create conflict with self.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and balance roles.
Themes
family
identity
guilt
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
psychological conflict
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal identity with parental duties?
- What guilt arises from societal expectations?
A Different Perspective
Balancing expectations can be overwhelming.
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