That's the nature of being a parent, Sabine has discovered. You'll love your children far more than you ever loved your parents, and -- in the recognition that your own children cannot fathom the depth of your love -- you come to understand the tragic, unrequited love of your own parents.

~ Ursula Hegi

Ursula Hegi Children Irony Love Parenting

Some acts of faith, I believe, have the power to grant us something infinitely wiser than we imagine

~ Ursula Hegi

Ursula Hegi Faith

I think . . . you should have children, John. At least he's no longer talking about bugs.I'm too young, Dad.It's the most important thing . . . I've done in . . . my life.

~ Ursula Hegi

Ursula Hegi Parenting

Marrying a woman who was reckless must have been the ultimate reckless act, requiring a lifetime of balancing to keep both of them safe

~ Ursula Hegi

Ursula Hegi Marry Reckless Woman