Quote by Jodi Picoult

I have a sister, so I know-that relationship, it's all about fairness: you want your sibling to have exactly what you have-the same amount of toys, the same number of meatballs on your spaghetti, the same share of love. But being a mother is completely different. You want your child to have more than you ever did. You want to build a fire underneath her and watch her soar. It's bigger than words.

I have a sister, so I know-that relationship, it's all about

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting dynamics between sibling relationships and the role of motherhood. It emphasizes that siblings strive for fairness, wanting everything to be equal, while mothers have a different perspective. As a mother, the desire is for the child to surpass their own achievements and have more than they did. The love and aspiration for the child's success are expressed as wanting to ignite a passion within them and watching them exceed expectations. The quote conveys that the concept of motherhood expands beyond words and encompasses a deep sense of nurturing and encouragement.

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Mother Sisters

By Jodi Picoult

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