Children Quote by Indira Gandhi
“My children needed me, and I like my job as a social worker.”
About This Quote
She feels a personal calling to support children, finding fulfillment in social work.
In simple terms: She loves helping children through her job.
Key Takeaway
Pursue work that aligns with personal values.
Themes
service
family
purpose
Mood
dedicated
empathetic
Type
vocational
personal
When to use this quote
- non‑profit
- community outreach
- career choice
Key Concepts
social welfare
child advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal connection affect your work?
- What safeguards keep care professional?
A Different Perspective
Emotional attachment may blur professional boundaries.
![“When [my dad] was at the University of Michigan, my mom was a social-worker. As he rose, he voted for [Adlai] Stevenson initially. Then he voted for [Dwight] Eisenhower. Then he kept voting Republican until he voted for Barack Obama. So that's kind of amazing. But he was offered a cabinet post by…” quote by Bill Ayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f11/bill-ayers-1848_barack_when-my-dad-was-at-the-university-of-mic_501515.jpg)
![“There's very little in the substance of [THE LADY IN THE VAN] which is not fact though some adjustments have had to be made. Over the years Miss Shepherd was visited by a succession of social workers so the character in the play is a composite figure. . . . A composite too are the neighbours…” quote by Alan Bennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3e7/alan-bennett-1922_adjustment_there-s-very-little-in-the-substance-of_239144.jpg)
