Frank II had been back in the aptly named Mother Country for only a few months when a lady of his acquaintance presented him with Frank IV. Frank IV was a girl, christened Berenice. The state of coma which had ensnared Frank II for so long did not afflict Berenice, or any other of his descendants. Another tremendous adjustment in the shared consciousness had to be made. That also had its compensations; Frank was the first man ever really to appreciate the woman's point of view.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Frank II gains a new perspective after fathering a daughter, marking a shift in his shared consciousness.
- In plain terms
- Having a child changes how Frank sees the world and others.
- What can you take from it?
- Parenthood can shift your understanding of different viewpoints.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does parenting change your view of others?
- What perspectives do you lack?
Another view
The quote assumes biological parenthood is necessary for perspective shifts.
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