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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…” quote by Marilynne Robinson
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““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.””

Marilynne Robinson

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.

Key Takeaway

Value and honor the profound impact of love.

Themes

family miracle gratitude legacy

Mood

warm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • intergenerational relationships
  • writing
  • community service

Key Concepts

spiritual reflection emotional depth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep gratitude alive over time?
  • What rituals honor this love?
A Different Perspective

Memory may fade, affecting appreciation.

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