Children Quote by Milan Kundera
““Having a child is to show an absolute accord with mankind. If I have a child, it's as though I'm saying: I was born and have tasted life and declare it so good that is merits being duplicated.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, 1984
Having a child is an affirmation of life and humanity, as if saying that life has been so good it deserves to be lived again by another person.
In simple terms: Having a child says life is worth continuing.
To create life is to say yes to existence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- deciding to become a parent
- philosophical discussions about meaning
- reflecting on family
- existential reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would it mean to say life is good?
- Is reproducing an act of hope or obligation?
Many people choose not to have children without rejecting life.