“Cherish the children your love gave life.”

— Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic of Gilgamesh (Old Babylonian Sippar tablet)

About Epic of Gilgamesh

Ancient Mesopotamian epic poem, among the earliest surviving works of literature.

“I will proclaim to the world the deeds of Gilgamesh.”

“This was the man to whom all things were known; this was the king who knew the countries of the world.”

“He was wise, he saw mysteries and knew secret things, he brought us a tale of the days before the flood.”

“Motherhood in the true sense should embrace all children.”

“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”

“A loving heart maintains a family; a hateful heart destroys a family.”

“So for the mother's sake the child was dear, and dearer was the mother for the child.”

“Where there's marriage without love, there will be love without marriage.”

“Marriage is the fullness of time.”