Car Quote by Marilyn French
“To nourish children and raise them against odds is in any time, any place, is more valuable than to fix bolts in cars or design nuclear weapons.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Feminine Mystique, 1963
Raising children against adversity is more valuable than technical achievements.
In simple terms: Parenting is a higher calling than many jobs.
Prioritize nurturing over material work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- family decisions
- career choices
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes parenting uniquely valuable?
- Can technical work be equally fulfilling?
Technical work also advances society in essential ways.