Children Quote by Martin Luther
“Even though they (women) grow weary and wear themselves out with child-bearing, it does not matter; let them go on bearing children till they die, that is what they are there for.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Women, 1520
Women’s purpose is child‑bearing; they should continue despite hardship.
In simple terms: Women bear children.
Key Takeaway
Accept prescribed gender roles.
Themes
gender
purpose
religion
Mood
critical
historical
Type
theoretical
controversial
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- religious instruction
- historical analysis
- gender studies
Key Concepts
Patriarchal doctrine
theology of family
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this align with contemporary gender equality?
- What are the impacts of such doctrines?
A Different Perspective
Modern ethics reject this view.
![“The Stoic assures us that what is happening now will happen over and over again. [If so, Providende would] ultimately grow weary through despair.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aad/bertrand-russell-69_despair_the-stoic-assures-us-that-what-is-happen_1326504.jpg)
