Aunts and uncles Quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder
“1 - 2 A long time ago, when all the grandfathers and grandmothers of today were little boys and little girls or very small babies, or perhaps not even born, Pa and Ma and Mary and Laura and Baby Carrie left their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura Ingalls Wilder But in the east the sky was pale and through the gray woods came lanterns with wagons and horses, bringing Grandpa and Grandma and aunts and uncles and cousins. Laura Ingalls Wilder Every job is good if you do your best and work hard. A man who works hard stinks only to the ones that have nothing to do but smell. Laura Ingalls Wilder Everything from the little house was in the wagon, except the beds and tables and chairs. They did not need to take these, because Pa could always make new ones. Laura Ingalls Wilder Far worst of all, the fever had settled in Mary's eyes, and Mary was blind. Laura Ingalls Wilder Her blue eyes were still beautiful, but they did not know what was before them, and Mary herself cou”
About This Quote
Source Book: Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1935
A family’s resilience is shown through their ability to adapt, work hard, and support each other despite hardships and loss.
In simple terms: Family adapts and works hard despite hardships.
Key Takeaway
Value perseverance and community support.
Themes
family
resilience
hard work
adaptation
loss
community
Mood
determined
hopeful
reflective
Type
narrative
inspirational
historical
When to use this quote
- settling new homestead
- caring for ill family member
- building furniture
- overcoming blindness
- maintaining morale
Key Concepts
self-reliance
generational legacy
resourcefulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hard work shape family bonds?
- What can we learn from adapting to loss?
A Different Perspective
Hardship can strain relationships and limit resources.
