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And love Quote by Mitch Albom

“The fact is, there is no foundation, no secure ground, upon which people may stand today if it isn’t the family. If you don’t have the support and love and caring and concern that you get from a family, you don’t have much at all. Love is so supremely important. As our great poet Auden said, ‘Love…” quote by Mitch Albom
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“The fact is, there is no foundation, no secure ground, upon which people may stand today if it isn’t the family. If you don’t have the support and love and caring and concern that you get from a family, you don’t have much at all. Love is so supremely important. As our great poet Auden said, ‘Love each other or perish’.”

Mitch Albom

About This Quote

Source Book: Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom, 1997

Family provides the essential emotional foundation; without it, individuals lack stability and love.

In simple terms: Family is essential for emotional stability.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize nurturing family bonds.

Themes

family love support stability

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • elder care
  • relationship counseling
  • community building

Key Concepts

emotional foundation social support psychological well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your family support you during crises?
  • What steps can you take to strengthen family ties?
A Different Perspective

Family alone cannot solve all problems; external resources also matter.

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