Children Quote by James Salter
“Of them all, it was the true love. Of them all, it was the best. That other sumptuous love which made one drunk, which one longed for, envied, believed in, that was not life. It was what life was seeking; it was a suspension of life. But to be close to a child, for whom one spent everything, whose life was protected and nourished by one's own, to have that child beside one, at peace, was the real, the deepest, the only joy.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Sport and a Pastime, 1979
True love is found in caring for a child, offering deep, lasting joy beyond fleeting romantic passions.
In simple terms: Caring for a child brings profound joy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize nurturing relationships over fleeting romance.
Themes
parenthood
love
fulity
Mood
tender
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family life
- volunteering
- mentoring
Key Concepts
philosophy
human connection
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “real joy” mean to you?
- How can you nurture deep connections daily?
A Different Perspective
Childcare can be overwhelming and demanding.
