Aim Quote by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
“The coarsest father gains a new impulse to labor from the moment of his baby's birth; he scarcely sees it when awake, and yet it is with him all the time. Every stroke he strikes is for his child. New social aims, new moral motives, come vaguely up to him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life and Letters of Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1900
A father’s instinct to work intensifies at his child's birth, driving him to act for the child's benefit even unconsciously.
In simple terms: Father feels motivated to work for child.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden parental drives.
Themes
parenthood
motivation
instinct
responsibility
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- new parenthood
- career decisions
- daily routines
Key Concepts
psychology
evolutionary biology
social role
Questions to Reflect On
- How does parenthood reshape personal goals?
- What unseen motivations emerge after a child's birth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal needs.
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