Aspect Quote by Phyllis McGinley
“God know that a mother need fortitude and courage and tolerance and flexibility and patience and firmness and nearly every other brave aspect of the human soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Mother’s Prayer", 1954
A mother must embody many virtues—strength, courage, tolerance, flexibility, patience, and firmness—to face life’s challenges.
In simple terms: Mothers need many brave qualities.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate these traits in parenting.
Themes
parenting
strength
resilience
flexibility
patience
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- raising children
- family crises
- career balancing
- health challenges
- emotional support
Key Concepts
courage
tolerance
fortitude
firmness
bravery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize which virtue to draw on?
- What support helps you sustain these qualities?
A Different Perspective
Balancing all these virtues can be overwhelming and may lead to burnout.
