Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott

Our notion of the perfect society embraces the family as its center and ornament, and this paradise is not secure until children appear to animate and complete the picture.

Our notion of the perfect society embraces the family as its

Summary

This quote suggests that a perfect society values the importance of family and sees it as the heart and pride of that society. However, this ideal society is incomplete until children come along and bring vitality and wholeness to the picture. It implies that the presence of children adds a special element, breathing life into the family unit and ultimately enriching the overall fabric of an ideal society.

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Family

By Amos Bronson Alcott

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