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“Perhaps she would learn in time to permit both her daughter and her gods to govern their own affairs.” quote by Thornton Wilder
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““Perhaps she would learn in time to permit both her daughter and her gods to govern their own affairs.””

Thornton Wilder

About This Quote

Source Play: The Bridge of San Luis Rey, 1927

She learns to let her daughter and her deities manage their own lives, embracing autonomy and divine independence.

In simple terms: Allow autonomy for daughter and gods.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal and spiritual independence.

Themes

family spirituality autonomy

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting guidance
  • spiritual counseling
  • literary discussion
  • self‑help workshops

Key Concepts

personal growth divine agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance guidance and independence?
  • When should divine belief yield to personal choice?
A Different Perspective

Balancing guidance with freedom can be challenging.

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