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“A Daughter: The companion, the friend, and the confidant of her mother, and the object of a pleasure something like the love between the angels to her father.” quote by Richard Steele
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“A Daughter: The companion, the friend, and the confidant of her mother, and the object of a pleasure something like the love between the angels to her father.”

Richard Steele

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Female Character" by Richard Steele, 1710

A daughter embodies multiple supportive roles for her mother, offering companionship, friendship, and confidante qualities, akin to a divine love.

In simple terms: Daughter as support.

Key Takeaway

Cherish familial bonds.

Themes

family support love role model

Mood

warm reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • elder care
  • family counseling
  • intergenerational relationships

Key Concepts

sociology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you support family members?
  • What does a daughter mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Expectations can be burdensome.

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