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A busy mother makes slothful daughters.

A busy mother makes slothful daughters.

Summary

This quote suggests that if a mother is always busy and neglects to teach her daughters how to be industrious and hardworking, they may develop a lazy and inactive attitude towards life. The quote implies that parental role modeling and guidance play a crucial role in shaping children's behaviors and values. In this case, if a mother fails to demonstrate and teach the importance of being diligent and proactive, her daughters are more likely to adopt a similar lackadaisical approach to their own lives.

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