Children Quote by Marilynne Robinson
““I'd never have believed I'd see a wife of mine doting on a child of mine. It still amazes me every time I think of it. I'm writing this in part to tell you that if you ever wonder what you've done in your life, and everyone does wonder sooner or later, you have been God's grace to me, a miracle, something more than a miracle. You may not remember me very well at all, and it may seem to you to be no great thing to have been the good child of an old man in a shabby little town you will no doubt leave behind. If only I had the words to tell you.””
About This Quote
A child’s love is a miraculous, divine gift that surpasses ordinary blessings, even if unremembered.
In simple terms: Child’s love is a divine miracle beyond ordinary blessings.
Value and honor the profound impact of love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- intergenerational relationships
- writing
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep gratitude alive over time?
- What rituals honor this love?
Memory may fade, affecting appreciation.