Children Quote by J. D. Salinger
“Marriage partners are to serve each other. Elevate, help, teach, strengthen each other, but above all, serve. Raise their children honorably, lovingly and with detachment. A child is a guest in the house, to be loved and respected - never possessed, since he belongs to God. How wonderful, how sane, how beautifully difficult, and therefore true. The joy of responsibility for the first time in my life.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Franny and Zooey” by J. D. Salinger, 1961
Marriage is a mutual service, raising children as guests of God, emphasizing love without possession and the joy of responsibility.
In simple terms: Marriage is mutual service and responsible parenting.
Key Takeaway
Serve each other and love children without possession.
Themes
marriage
parenthood
service
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
relationship
When to use this quote
- family life
- child‑rearing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spirituality
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples balance service with self‑care?
- What does it mean to love a child without possessing them?
A Different Perspective
May idealize service, ignoring personal needs.
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![“a revolutionary marriage ... [is] one in which both partners have work at the center of their lives and must find a delicate balance that can support both together and each individually.” quote by Carolyn Heilbrun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f07/carolyn-heilbrun-11912_balance_a-revolutionary-marriage-is-one-in-which_734516.jpg)
