Mothers of large families (who claim common sense) will find a Tiger well repay the trouble and expense.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Large families are advised to raise tigers instead for better value.
- In plain terms
- Raising a tiger is a better deal than having many children.
- What can you take from it?
- Some investments seem more profitable than others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes raising children 'worth it'?
- How do we weigh cost against value in family?
Another view
This comparison is absurd and ignores the value of family bonds.
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