There is no experience like having children. Thats all. There is no substitute for it. You cannot do it with a friend. You cannot do it with a lover. If you want the experience of having complete responsibility for another human being, and to learn how to love and bond in the deepest way, then you should have children.
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About Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom was a contemporary American author and journalist. Mitchell David Albom is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist. As of 2021, his books are reported to have sold 40 million copies worldwide. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Experience — Learning through living, doing, and facing the world
- Family — The ties of kinship, parenting, and unconditional love
- Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
- Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
- Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth