Quote by Phyllis McGinley

Our bodies are shaped to bear children, and our lives are a working out of the processes of creation. All our ambitions and intelligence are beside that great elemental point.

Our bodies are shaped to bear children, and our lives are a

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This quote highlights the fundamental purpose of human existence, which is to procreate and continue the process of creation. It suggests that our physical bodies are designed to bear children, and our lives revolve around this biological imperative. It further implies that all our ambitions and intellectual pursuits pale in comparison to the inherent significance of this role as creators. Thus, the quote underscores the idea that the process of creation through reproductive capabilities encompasses a greater essence and purpose in our lives.

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