Children Quote by Juliet Marillier
““Let there be a time in the future, I prayed, when he laughs with his children, and plays on the shore with them, and spends all his nights in loving arms. Let us have that. To whom I was praying I did not know. The future was in our own hands. If we wanted a world where such things were possible, it was for us to make it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier, 1999
A vision of a hopeful future where love and family thrive, urging us to create that reality ourselves.
In simple terms: Hopeful future needs active effort.
Key Takeaway
Act now to shape a loving world.
Themes
family
hope
agency
future
love
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community building
- personal goal setting
- social activism
Key Concepts
vision
intentionality
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can you take today to build that future?
- How do you balance hope with realistic planning?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic visions may overlook practical obstacles.
