Bird Quote by William Gouge
“They who on meare curiositie (where no urgent necessitie requireth) try whether their children may not as birds be nourished without sucking, offend contrary to this dutie of breast feeding and reflect that meanes which God hath ordained as best; and so oppose their shallow wits to his unsearchable wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Of the Duty of Parents, 1625
Parents should trust natural divine design over forced feeding, respecting God’s wisdom over shallow human reasoning.
In simple terms: Trust natural growth, not forced methods.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural development.
Themes
parenting
faith
natural order
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- child rearing
- nutrition
- education
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
theology
biology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance natural instincts with modern knowledge?
- What role does faith play in parenting decisions?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning may overlook complex biological needs.
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