Of children as of procreation- the pleasure momentary, the posture ridiculous, the expense damnable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker criticizes children and procreation as fleeting pleasure, physically awkward, and financially burdensome.
- In plain terms
- Having kids is seen as fun for a moment, weird to look at, and very expensive.
- What can you take from it?
- Reproduction brings short joy and high long-term costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the cost of children worth the joy?
- How do we value family?
Another view
It presents a highly cynical view ignoring emotional rewards.
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