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“What is so nice & so unexpected about life is the way it improves as it goes along. I think you should impress this fact on your children because I think young people have an awful feeling that life is slipping past them & they must do something - catch something - they don't quite know what…” quote by Nancy Mitford
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“What is so nice & so unexpected about life is the way it improves as it goes along. I think you should impress this fact on your children because I think young people have an awful feeling that life is slipping past them & they must do something - catch something - they don't quite know what, whereas they've only got to wait & it all comes.”

Nancy Mitford

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Unusual Life of Children", 1935

Life improves gradually; teach children to trust its natural unfolding rather than rush.

In simple terms: Life gets better over time; teach patience.

Key Takeaway

Encourage patience and trust in life's pace.

Themes

patience growth trust

Mood

hopeful reassuring

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting workshops
  • career mentoring

Key Concepts

child development life planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you model patience for kids?
  • What signs show life is progressing?
A Different Perspective

Rushing can cause anxiety.

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