Quote by John Buchan

The promise had not failed her.... She had won everything from life, for she had given the world a master. Words seemed to speak themselves in her ear... Bethink you of the blessedness. Every wife is like the Mother of God and has the hope of bearing a saviour of mankind.

The promise had not failed her.... She had won everything fr

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker realizes the immense value and impact of having a child, particularly a child who becomes someone great. They acknowledge that every wife, like the Mother of God, carries the potential of bearing a savior or someone significant to humanity. The promise referred to is not just the birth of a child but the potential greatness that can arise from it. The speaker marvels at the power of words that seem to come naturally and believes that the world benefits from those who fulfill their potential.

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By John Buchan

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