Children Quote by Lorraine Hansberry
“There is always something left to love. And if you ain't learned that, you ain't learned nothing. Have you cried for that boy today? I don't mean for yourself and for the family 'cause we lost the money. I mean for him; what he's been through and what it done to him. Child, when do you think is the time to love somebody the most; when they done good and made things easy for everybody? Well then, you ain't through learning -- because that ain't the time at all. It's when he's at his lowest and can't believe in hisself 'cause the world done whipped him so. When you starts measuring somebody, measure him right child, measure him right. Make sure you done taken into account what hills and valleys he come through before he got to wherever he is.”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Raisin in the Sun (1961) – dialogue excerpt
Love should be measured during hardship, not just when things are easy, acknowledging a person's struggles.
In simple terms: Love is strongest when someone is at their lowest.
Key Takeaway
Show empathy for those facing adversity.
Themes
love
empathy
resilience
Mood
compassionate
hopeful
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- Counseling
- friendship
- family dynamics
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Human dignity
social support
psychological growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support those in crisis?
- What actions demonstrate unconditional love?
A Different Perspective
People may resist vulnerability, making love hard to express.
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