Children Quote by John Smith
“I call them my children for they have been my wife, my hawks, my hounds, my cards, my dice and in totall, my best content, as indifferent to my heart as my left hand to my right.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, John Smith, 2015
The speaker likens relationships and possessions to children, expressing detachment and equal valuation of all, highlighting emotional neutrality.
In simple terms: Treat all things equally, without attachment.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate emotional balance and non‑attachment.
Themes
detachment
equality
relationships
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
neutral
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- financial decisions
- relationship boundaries
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
stoicism
value theory
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you value most?
- How can you balance care with non‑attachment?
A Different Perspective
Detachment can become indifference, harming connections.
