Quote by Marguerite Duras

For that's what a woman, a mother wants -- to teach her children to take an interest in life. She knows it's safer for them to be interested in other people's happiness than to believe in their own.

For that's what a woman, a mother wants -- to teach her chil

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This quote highlights a woman's inherent desire as a mother to instill in her children a curiosity and engagement with life. The quote suggests that a mother understands the importance of teaching her children to focus on others' happiness rather than solely on their own well-being. By encouraging them to take an interest in the lives of others, she believes that they will lead a safer and more fulfilling life, potentially avoiding self-centeredness and developing empathy and compassion.

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