Quote by Melissa Etheridge

Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you must be strong. Life is full of wonder and love is never wrong.' Remember how they taught you; how much of it was fear. Refuse to hand it down: The legacy stops here.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of fear and passing down a legacy of love and wonder to future generations. It encourages mothers to empower their children by teaching them to be quick and strong, but also to recognize that life is filled with beautiful moments and that love is always right. The quote suggests that mothers should reflect on how much of their teachings were driven by fear and make a conscious decision not to perpetuate it any further. Instead, they should choose to create a new legacy based on love and empathy.

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Life Fear Love Courage Sexuality

By Melissa Etheridge

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