A lot of things were lucky,' said Daddy, and suddenly, while they were walking along, brought his hand down on John's shoulder and gave it a bit of a squeeze. 'You'll be a seaman yet, my son.' And John, for one dreadful moment, felt that something was going wrong with his eyes. A sort of wetness, and hotness... Partly salt... Pleased though he was, he found himself biting his lower lip pretty hard, and looking the other way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pride in a loved one can mix with fear of the dangers they face.
- In plain terms
- Parents feel proud but worried when their child takes risks.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept mixed emotions in love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you feel proud and scared?
- How do you show love?
Another view
Not all parents react this way to risk.
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