Children Quote by Sveva Casati Modignani
![“...there are women who devote themselves entirely to their families, their husbands and children, and give up cultivating their femininity. Mother rebelled against that paradigm...[Mr. Gregory's Mother]” quote by Sveva Casati Modignani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/964/sveva-casati-modignani-59998_children_there-are-women-who-devote-themselves-en_561559.jpg)
““...there are women who devote themselves entirely to their families, their husbands and children, and give up cultivating their femininity. Mother rebelled against that paradigm...[Mr. Gregory's Mother]””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Mother, Sveva Casati Modignani, 1995
Women often sacrifice personal identity for family roles, limiting self‑expression.
In simple terms: Women may lose self while serving family.
Key Takeaway
Balance family duties with personal growth.
Themes
gender roles
family expectations
identity
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- career decisions
- cultural tradition
Key Concepts
feminism
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your femininity have you set aside?
- How can you honor family while nurturing self?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure can make change difficult.
![“To get girls he had figured out that all you had to do was talk little, the bare minimum, and listen much, without ever passing judgment. [Mister Gregory]” quote by Sveva Casati Modignani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d82/sveva-casati-modignani-59998_fiction_to-get-girls-he-had-figured-out-that-all_488032.jpg)
