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Children Quote by Virginia Woolf

“Never pretend that the things you haven't got are not worth having. Never pretend that children, for instance, can be replaced by other things.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““Never pretend that the things you haven't got are not worth having. Never pretend that children, for instance, can be replaced by other things.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925

Do not dismiss desires or the irreplaceable value of children.

In simple terms: Value what you lack and cherish children.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge unmet needs.

Themes

desire family value

Mood

thoughtful empathetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • career ambition
  • personal longing

Key Concepts

existentialism human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unfulfilled desire drives you?
  • How do you honor children’s uniqueness?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical constraints.

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