Children Quote by Marilynne Robinson
““And old Boughton, if he could stand up out of his chair, out of his decrepitude and crankiness and sorrow and limitation, would abandon all those handsome children of his, mild and confident as they are, and follow after that one son whom he has never known, whom he has favored as one does a wound, and he would protect him as a father cannot, defend him with a strength he does not have, sustain him with a bounty beyond any resource he could ever dream of having.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gilead, 2004
A father, despite frailty, would sacrifice everything to protect an unknown son, offering boundless love beyond his means.
In simple terms: Love can inspire selfless sacrifice even when weak.
Key Takeaway
Offer unconditional love.
Themes
love
sacrifice
parenthood
redemption
Mood
emotional
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family caregiving
- mentor relationships
- charitable work
- personal crises
Key Concepts
selfless devotion
spiritual yearning
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What does selfless love look like in your life?
- Can love overcome personal limitations?
A Different Perspective
Physical limits may prevent fulfilling such grand devotion.
