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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.” quote by Milan Kundera
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““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.””

Milan Kundera

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.

Key Takeaway

To create life is to say yes to existence.

Themes

parenthood life affirmation humanity optimism reproduction

Mood

tender philosophical affirming

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • deciding to become a parent
  • philosophical discussions about meaning
  • reflecting on family
  • existential reflection

Key Concepts

existential affirmation continuation of life consent to existence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would it mean to say life is good?
  • Is reproducing an act of hope or obligation?
A Different Perspective

Many people choose not to have children without rejecting life.

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