--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: All mothers breed dead children. They…" description: "\"“All mothers breed dead children. They shall, perhaps, live later. When no longer dead, they are born Not—by coincidence, by choice.”\" — Mie Hansson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afb/mie-hansson-84299_children_all-mothers-breed-dead-children-they-sha_3043264.jpg" --- # All mothers breed dead children. They shall, perhaps, live… ![“All mothers breed dead children. They shall, perhaps, live later. When no longer dead, they are born Not—by coincidence, by choice.” quote by Mie Hansson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afb/mie-hansson-84299_children_all-mothers-breed-dead-children-they-sha_3043264.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afb/mie-hansson-84299_children_all-mothers-breed-dead-children-they-sha_3043264.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afb/mie-hansson-84299_children_all-mothers-breed-dead-children-they-sha_3043264.jpg) > ““All mothers breed dead children. They shall, perhaps, live later. When no longer dead, they are born Not—by coincidence, by choice.”” Mie Hansson ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All mothers give life, yet death follows; rebirth may be intentional, not accidental. **In simple terms:** Life and death are intertwined, possibly by choice. Key Takeaway Contemplate the cycle of birth and death. Themes existence death rebirth philosophy Mood pensive mysterious Type poetic philosophical When to use this quote - spiritual practice - creative expression - ethical debate Key Concepts metaphysics fate Questions to Reflect On - What does intentional rebirth mean to you? - How do you reconcile motherhood with mortality? 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