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Cradle Quotes

On where strength, faith, and cities are said to begin.

The cradle here means beginnings and foundations more than infancy - calmness is named as the cradle of real power, and the Bible is described as the cradle that holds Christ himself.

The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid.

Quotes by Martin Luther

Calmness is the cradle of power.

Quotes by Josiah Gilbert Holland

Los Angeles is often described as the nadir of vapidity, a smog-choked space cradle.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

I rocked the cradle of love.

Quotes by Billy Idol

Care Quotes

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

Quotes by Bertolt Brecht

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'calmness is the cradle of power' mean?
It suggests that real strength or influence grows out of a calm state of mind rather than agitation, treating composure as foundational.
Is there a religious quote using the word cradle?
Yes, one line describes the Bible as the cradle wherein Christ is laid, using the word to represent origin and sacred beginnings.
What does the Los Angeles quote mean by 'space cradle'?
It's a critical jab calling Los Angeles a smog-choked space cradle, using the word ironically to suggest emptiness rather than a nurturing origin.
Is there a more personal or romantic use of cradle in this set?
Yes, one quote simply says the speaker rocked the cradle of love, using the word to evoke tenderness and comfort rather than a literal beginning.
Do all these cradle quotes share a common meaning?
Not exactly - cradle shifts between calm, faith, sarcasm, and romance here, showing how flexible the word is beyond its literal use for infants. Our growth quotes explore related ideas of origin and beginnings.

Not every use is reverent, though - one line dismisses Los Angeles as little more than a smog-choked space cradle. Together they show how far the word stretches, from comfort to outright growth.