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Abortion Quote by Lynne Tillman

“You can think everything is dire, but you act as if there's possibility. I see children coming into the world as an expression of this. Sometimes, not always - it can just be somebody that wasn't on the birth control pill or didn't have access to abortion. But I usually see a wanted child as a…” quote by Lynne Tillman
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“You can think everything is dire, but you act as if there's possibility. I see children coming into the world as an expression of this. Sometimes, not always - it can just be somebody that wasn't on the birth control pill or didn't have access to abortion. But I usually see a wanted child as a sign of optimism, and I like that.”

Lynne Tillman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2018

Optimism can be found in the arrival of wanted children, symbolizing hope despite hardships.

In simple terms: Children can represent hope.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and nurture optimism in everyday life.

Themes

optimism family hope

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • social policy
  • personal reflection
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing children as hopeful symbols affect your outlook?
  • What responsibilities arise from this optimism?
A Different Perspective

Not all births are planned; societal factors affect outcomes.

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