Feels right Quote by Simon Schama
““In Jewish memory it is as though Osea had written just yesterday. A worried father is a worried father. He can’t help letting the boy know how he feels, right away, at the top of the letter: ‘Well-being and strength I send you but from the day you went on your way, my heart, it’s not so good.’ And then, the inevitable clincher, the three words Shelomam must have known were coming, even without Osea having to write them, the phrase all Jewish boys hear at some point; the phrase from which history unfolds: ‘Likewise your mother.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Jews: A History of the People, Simon Schama, 2013
A father’s deep concern is expressed openly, showing how cultural expectations shape emotional communication.
In simple terms: Parents often share worries directly.
Key Takeaway
Express concerns honestly.
Themes
family
culture
communication
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
cultural commentary
When to use this quote
- parent‑child letters
- family counseling
- cultural education
Key Concepts
emotional expression
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural expectations influence emotional honesty?
- When is it appropriate to share worries?
A Different Perspective
May suppress personal feelings for propriety.
