Children Quote by Octave Feuillet
“Providence has so ordained it, that only two women have a true interest in the happiness of a man--his own mother, and the mother of his children. Besides these two legitimate kinds of love, there is nothing between the two creatures except vain excitement, painful and vain delusion.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Lys dans la Vallée, 1864
A man’s true happiness depends on his mother and the mother of his children; other loves are fleeting and illusory.
In simple terms: Only maternal bonds bring genuine happiness; other loves are fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Value deep familial connections over fleeting romances.
Themes
family
love
filial duty
parenthood
Mood
thoughtful
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
social contract
philosophy of love
Questions to Reflect On
- What relationships truly sustain you?
- Can fleeting affection ever replace deep familial love?
A Different Perspective
Romantic love may be idealized but lacks lasting substance.
