Children Quote by Robert Nathan
““I grieve for your grandparents,” continued Michael. “But after all, that was in another land, and in a different time. I need not point out to you the advantages of the Church to this country in which you operate. It is the Church which saves the home, by confronting with a determined mien the practices of immorality. The home, following the Church, conforms to design, and consists of the father, the mother, and the child. That home, Mr. Cohen, furnishes the basis for your credit in the markets of the world. The father produces, the mother buys, the child consumes. I ask you: can you do without it? Do you wish to see this country sunk in wickedness, the father drunk, the mother divorced, the child debauched? Would you like to see the mills idle, the mines closed, the farms overgrown with weeds?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Dialogue in a novel or play, unknown source
The speaker argues that a traditional family structure, supported by the Church, is essential for moral and economic stability in a nation.
In simple terms: Traditional family and church are presented as foundations for societal health.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of family and faith in social stability.
Themes
family
morality
economics
tradition
religion
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
argumentative
persuasive
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- community building
- policy debate
- family counseling
Key Concepts
social contract
cultural norms
economic interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view accommodate non‑traditional families?
- What are alternative sources of social cohesion?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook diverse family models and secular contributions to society.
