Quote by Adrienne Rich

The mother's battle for her child with sickness, with poverty, with war, with all the forces of exploitation and callousness that cheapen human life needs to become a common human battle, waged in love and in the passion for survival.

The mother's battle for her child with sickness, with povert

Summary

This quote highlights the immense struggles that a mother faces in various aspects of life, including her child's health, financial limitations, war, and societal indifference or cruelty. It emphasizes the need for society as a whole to recognize these challenges and actively fight against them. The quote suggests that this battle should be waged with love and a fierce determination to survive, emphasizing the importance of a collective effort to combat the forces that devalue human life and wellbeing.

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By Adrienne Rich

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