Quote by Saki [Hector Hugh Munro]

Children are given to us to discourage our better emotions.

Children are given to us to discourage our better emotions.

Summary

This quote suggests that children can test and challenge our virtuous qualities or emotions. While it may seem counterintuitive, it implies that having children can bring out negative aspects of our personalities or disrupt our inner calm and serenity. The demands and responsibilities of raising children often require sacrifices and may sometimes overshadow our ability to exhibit our better qualities. It highlights the concept that parenting can be a challenging and humbling experience that can challenge and compromise our virtuous character traits.

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Children

By Saki [Hector Hugh Munro]

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