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“There are many times when I think I would have rather died with my husband. It would have been pleasanter, simpler. But it would have been worse for the children and the family in general.” quote by Nina Bawden
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“There are many times when I think I would have rather died with my husband. It would have been pleasanter, simpler. But it would have been worse for the children and the family in general.”

Nina Bawden

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The House of the Scorpion", 1978

Choosing personal sacrifice over personal desire can protect loved ones, despite emotional cost.

In simple terms: Sacrifice protects family.

Key Takeaway

Consider others before self‑interest.

Themes

family sacrifice love

Mood

melancholic empathetic

Type

personal ethical

When to use this quote

  • family decisions
  • health crises
  • marital conflict

Key Concepts

ethical dilemma personal loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance self‑care and duty?
  • When is sacrifice justified?
A Different Perspective

Self‑neglect may cause resentment.

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