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 sign of optimism, and I like that.”
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.
Recognize and nurture optimism in everyday life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- social policy
- personal reflection
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing children as hopeful symbols affect your outlook?
- What responsibilities arise from this optimism?
Not all births are planned; societal factors affect outcomes.