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“Daughters," he told her as they dug. "Nothing better than a good daughter.” quote by Joyce Maynard
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““Daughters," he told her as they dug. "Nothing better than a good daughter.””

Joyce Maynard

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Good Daughter, 2009

A daughter’s value is celebrated as a source of pride and emotional support during hard work.

In simple terms: Daughters bring pride and comfort.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and cherish the contributions of daughters.

Themes

family support pride

Mood

warm appreciative

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family projects
  • teamwork
  • community building
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

gender roles emotional labor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you show appreciation for your daughter?
  • In what ways can daughters pursue their own goals?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing daughters may ignore their individual aspirations.

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