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“The Lord did not bless us with any children of our own, so we gathered up little waifs whom we thought would be neglected and would not be cared for unless we brought them into our family.” quote by John Harvey Kellogg
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“The Lord did not bless us with any children of our own, so we gathered up little waifs whom we thought would be neglected and would not be cared for unless we brought them into our family.”

John Harvey Kellogg

About This Quote

Source Book: The Road to Health by John Harvey Kellogg, 1906

Without biological children, we can nurture others in need, creating family through compassion.

In simple terms: Caring for others builds family beyond blood ties.

Key Takeaway

Offer love and support to those without families.

Themes

compassion family social responsibility

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • adoption
  • foster care
  • volunteering
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

altruism community building ethical caregiving

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you support in your community?
  • What responsibilities come with caring for others?
A Different Perspective

Resources may be limited; not all can be cared for equally.

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