We haven't all had the good fortune to be ladies; we haven't all been generals, or poets, or statesmen; but when the toast works down to the babies, we stand on common ground.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone shares basic humanity through common experiences like parenthood.
- In plain terms
- Different roles matter less than shared experiences like having babies.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on shared humanity rather than status differences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What connects people most deeply?
- When do status differences fade?
Another view
Not everyone wants or has children.
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