--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you…" description: "\"Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you must be strong. Life is full of wonder and love is never wrong.' Remember how they taught you; how much of it..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1db/melissa-etheridge-2952_children_mothers-tell-your-children-be-quick-you_2507599.jpg" --- # Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you must be strong… ![“Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you must be strong. Life is full of wonder and love is never wrong.' Remember how they taught you; how much of it was fear. Refuse to hand it down: The legacy stops here.” quote by Melissa Etheridge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1db/melissa-etheridge-2952_children_mothers-tell-your-children-be-quick-you_2507599.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1db/melissa-etheridge-2952_children_mothers-tell-your-children-be-quick-you_2507599.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1db/melissa-etheridge-2952_children_mothers-tell-your-children-be-quick-you_2507599.jpg) > “Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you must be strong. Life is full of wonder and love is never wrong.' Remember how they taught you; how much of it was fear. Refuse to hand it down: The legacy stops here.” [Melissa Etheridge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/melissa-etheridge/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Parents often mix encouragement with fear; the speaker urges breaking that cycle and redefining the message. **In simple terms:** Parents mix hope and fear; break the cycle. Key Takeaway Reject inherited fear. Themes parenting legacy fear Mood reflective determined Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - family upbringing - education - personal development Key Concepts psychology generational trauma empowerment Questions to Reflect On - What fears have you inherited? - How can you create a new narrative? 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