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“The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, 1611

Parents are revered as divine guides, holding ultimate authority for children.

In simple terms: Parents are seen as godlike authority.

Key Takeaway

Respect parental guidance.

Themes

family authority tradition

Mood

respectful contemplative

Type

literary cultural

When to use this quote

  • parenting advice
  • family counseling
  • heritage education

Key Concepts

parental role cultural belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance respect and independence?
  • What defines a healthy parent-child dynamic?
A Different Perspective

Modern views may question absolute authority.

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