The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right.
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When God thought of mother, He must have laughed with satisfaction, and framed it quickly - so rich, so deep, so divine, so full of soul, power, and beauty, was the conception.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the deep appreciation and divine essence of motherhood.
Henry Ward Beecher beautifully captures the idea that motherhood is a profound and divine creation. He suggests that when God envisioned a mother, it was with great joy and satisfaction, recognizing the unique qualities that define a mother—her depth, strength, beauty, and soul—implying that mothers are both powerful and nurturing figures in the lives of their children.
Themes
MotherLoveDivineFamilySatisfaction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a Mother's Day speech to honor mothers.
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