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There is not so much comfort in having children as there is sorrow in parting with them.

There is not so much comfort in having children as there is

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This quote suggests that while having children may bring joy and fulfillment to one's life, the process of letting go and watching them grow and leave the nest can be a source of deep sadness and sorrow. It encapsulates the bittersweet nature of parenthood, highlighting the emotional complexity of raising children and the inevitable separation that occurs as they forge their own paths.

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