Abiding Quote by Joyce Carol Oates
“Among many of my friends and acquaintances, I seem to be one of the very few individuals who felt or feels no ambivalence about my mother. All my feelings for my mother were positive, very strong and abiding.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: We Were the Mulvaneys, 1996
The speaker expresses unwavering, positive love for their mother, lacking any mixed feelings.
In simple terms: Unconditional love for mother
Cherish and express love openly
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- personal reflection
- writing memoirs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does unconditional love affect personal growth?
- What challenges arise when love is idealized?
May overlook complexities of real relationships