From THE SKETCH BOOK
Illustration★★★★There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to her son that transcends all other affections of the heart. It is neither to be chilled by selfish- ness, nor daunted by danger, nor weakened by worthlessness, nor stifled by ingratitude. She will sacrifice every comfort to his convenience; she will sur- render every pleasure to his enjoyment; she will glory in his fame, and exult in his prosperity: and, if misfortune overtake him, he will be the dearer to her for misfortune; and if disgrace settle upon his name, she will still love and cherish him in spite of his disgrace; and if all the world beside cast him off, she will be all the world to him.
The point
A mother's love transcends all—not chilled by selfishness, undeterred by danger, strengthened by misfortune, and enduring through disgrace.