Children Quote by Salmon Rushdie
““Once before, my daughter,' she said, ignoring Ahmed's continuing ravings, 'your father and I, whatsitsname, said there was no shame in leaving an inadequate husband. Now I say again: you have, whatsitsname, a man of unspeakable vileness. Go from him; go today, and take your children, whatsitsname, away from these oaths which he spews from his lips like an animal, whatsitsname, of the gutter. Take your children, I say, whatsitsname-both your children,' she said, clutching me to her bosom.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Midnight’s Children, 1981 (fictional excerpt)
A desperate mother urges her child to escape an abusive, vile husband, emphasizing immediate action to protect the children
In simple terms: Escape an abusive partner now to protect children
Key Takeaway
Take decisive action against abuse
Themes
family
abuse
escape
protection
urgency
Mood
urgent
empathetic
Type
cautionary
motivational
When to use this quote
- seeking safe shelter
- legal separation
- support networks
- emergency planning
- child custody
Key Concepts
domestic violence
maternal instinct
moral urgency
psychological manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources are needed for safe escape?
- How can community aid protect victims?
A Different Perspective
Abuse may be complex; leaving can be dangerous without support
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
